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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,550.46, 306,690.33 and 97,950.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,550.46, 306,690.33 and 97,950.14 is: 146,860.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,550.46 : 306,690.33 = 97,950.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,550.46/306,690.33 = 97,950.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,550.46x = 306,690.33 × 97,950.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,550.46x = 30,040,360,760.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,040,360,760.15/204,550.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,860.39

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