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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,664.76, 307,029.96 and 86,353.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,664.76, 307,029.96 and 86,353.54 is: 129,544.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,664.76 : 307,029.96 = 86,353.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,664.76/307,029.96 = 86,353.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,664.76x = 307,029.96 × 86,353.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,664.76x = 26,513,123,932.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,513,123,932.06/204,664.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,544.16

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