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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,664.20, 306,704.70 and 150,936.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,664.20, 306,704.70 and 150,936.90 is: 226,190.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,664.20 : 306,704.70 = 150,936.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,664.20/306,704.70 = 150,936.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,664.20x = 306,704.70 × 150,936.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,664.20x = 46,293,056,633.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,293,056,633.43/204,664.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,190.30

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