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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,455.70, 306,683.55 and 56,711.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,455.70, 306,683.55 and 56,711.70 is: 85,067.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,455.70 : 306,683.55 = 56,711.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,455.70/306,683.55 = 56,711.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,455.70x = 306,683.55 × 56,711.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,455.70x = 17,392,545,482.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,392,545,482.54/204,455.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,067.55

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