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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,848.40, 307,272.60 and 190,851.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,848.40, 307,272.60 and 190,851.60 is: 286,277.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,848.40 : 307,272.60 = 190,851.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,848.40/307,272.60 = 190,851.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,848.40x = 307,272.60 × 190,851.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,848.40x = 58,643,467,346.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,643,467,346.16/204,848.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,277.40

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