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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,643.38, 307,122.68 and 164,759.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,643.38, 307,122.68 and 164,759.94 is: 247,266.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,643.38 : 307,122.68 = 164,759.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,643.38/307,122.68 = 164,759.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,643.38x = 307,122.68 × 164,759.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,643.38x = 50,601,514,329.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,601,514,329.44/204,643.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,266.80

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