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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,510.80, 305,123.50 and 182,057.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,510.80, 305,123.50 and 182,057.60 is: 271,624.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,510.80 : 305,123.50 = 182,057.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,510.80/305,123.50 = 182,057.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,510.80x = 305,123.50 × 182,057.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,510.80x = 55,550,052,113.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,550,052,113.60/204,510.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,624.05

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