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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,650.88, 307,009.13 and 86,339.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,650.88, 307,009.13 and 86,339.65 is: 129,523.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,650.88 : 307,009.13 = 86,339.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,650.88/307,009.13 = 86,339.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,650.88x = 307,009.13 × 86,339.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,650.88x = 26,507,060,831.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,507,060,831.00/204,650.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,523.32

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