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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,650.94, 306,409.60 and 104,595.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,650.94, 306,409.60 and 104,595.68 is: 156,603.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,650.94 : 306,409.60 = 104,595.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,650.94/306,409.60 = 104,595.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,650.94x = 306,409.60 × 104,595.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,650.94x = 32,049,120,470.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,049,120,470.53/204,650.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,603.83

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