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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,642.38, 307,121.18 and 164,758.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,642.38, 307,121.18 and 164,758.94 is: 247,265.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,642.38 : 307,121.18 = 164,758.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,642.38/307,121.18 = 164,758.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,642.38x = 307,121.18 × 164,758.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,642.38x = 50,600,957,708.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,600,957,708.95/204,642.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,265.30

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