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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,835.80, 307,253.70 and 163,363.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,835.80, 307,253.70 and 163,363.80 is: 245,045.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,835.80 : 307,253.70 = 163,363.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,835.80/307,253.70 = 163,363.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,835.80x = 307,253.70 × 163,363.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,835.80x = 50,194,131,996.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,194,131,996.06/204,835.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,045.70

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