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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,591.80, 306,369.30 and 163,119.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,591.80, 306,369.30 and 163,119.80 is: 244,266.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,591.80 : 306,369.30 = 163,119.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,591.80/306,369.30 = 163,119.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,591.80x = 306,369.30 × 163,119.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,591.80x = 49,974,898,942.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,974,898,942.14/204,591.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,266.38

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