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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,569.74, 306,902.87 and 64,328.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,569.74, 306,902.87 and 64,328.37 is: 96,507.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,569.74 : 306,902.87 = 64,328.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,569.74/306,902.87 = 64,328.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,569.74x = 306,902.87 × 64,328.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,569.74x = 19,742,561,375.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,742,561,375.42/204,569.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,507.73

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