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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,812.60, 307,218.90 and 145,326.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,812.60, 307,218.90 and 145,326.20 is: 217,989.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,812.60 : 307,218.90 = 145,326.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,812.60/307,218.90 = 145,326.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,812.60x = 307,218.90 × 145,326.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,812.60x = 44,646,955,305.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,646,955,305.18/204,812.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,989.30

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