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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,452.41, 306,741.36 and 104,682.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,452.41, 306,741.36 and 104,682.65 is: 157,056.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,452.41 : 306,741.36 = 104,682.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,452.41/306,741.36 = 104,682.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,452.41x = 306,741.36 × 104,682.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,452.41x = 32,110,498,429.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,110,498,429.40/204,452.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,056.10

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