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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,530.10, 306,795.15 and 152,042.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,530.10, 306,795.15 and 152,042.10 is: 228,063.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,530.10 : 306,795.15 = 152,042.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,530.10/306,795.15 = 152,042.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,530.10x = 306,795.15 × 152,042.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,530.10x = 46,645,778,875.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,645,778,875.82/204,530.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,063.15

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