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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,757.28, 307,137.84 and 200,402.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,757.28, 307,137.84 and 200,402.72 is: 300,605.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,757.28 : 307,137.84 = 200,402.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,757.28/307,137.84 = 200,402.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,757.28x = 307,137.84 × 200,402.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,757.28x = 61,551,258,550.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,551,258,550.92/204,757.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,605.96

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