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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,601.21, 306,947.61 and 62,459.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,601.21, 306,947.61 and 62,459.12 is: 93,702.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,601.21 : 306,947.61 = 62,459.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,601.21/306,947.61 = 62,459.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,601.21x = 306,947.61 × 62,459.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,601.21x = 19,171,678,374.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,171,678,374.07/204,601.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,702.66

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