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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,662.31, 306,426.66 and 104,607.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,662.31, 306,426.66 and 104,607.06 is: 156,620.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,662.31 : 306,426.66 = 104,607.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,662.31/306,426.66 = 104,607.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,662.31x = 306,426.66 × 104,607.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,662.31x = 32,054,392,008.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,054,392,008.22/204,662.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,620.88

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