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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,860.31, 307,326.81 and 62,702.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,860.31, 307,326.81 and 62,702.44 is: 94,064.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,860.31 : 307,326.81 = 62,702.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,860.31/307,326.81 = 62,702.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,860.31x = 307,326.81 × 62,702.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,860.31x = 19,270,140,550.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,270,140,550.90/204,860.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,064.78

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