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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,788.24, 307,133.15 and 104,897.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,788.24, 307,133.15 and 104,897.01 is: 157,320.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,788.24 : 307,133.15 = 104,897.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,788.24/307,133.15 = 104,897.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,788.24x = 307,133.15 × 104,897.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,788.24x = 32,217,348,582.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,217,348,582.40/204,788.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,320.31

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