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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,812.70, 307,219.05 and 169,820.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,812.70, 307,219.05 and 169,820.70 is: 254,731.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,812.70 : 307,219.05 = 169,820.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,812.70/307,219.05 = 169,820.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,812.70x = 307,219.05 × 169,820.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,812.70x = 52,172,154,124.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,172,154,124.34/204,812.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,731.05

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