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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,893.40, 307,340.10 and 149,124.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,893.40, 307,340.10 and 149,124.90 is: 223,687.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,893.40 : 307,340.10 = 149,124.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,893.40/307,340.10 = 149,124.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,893.40x = 307,340.10 × 149,124.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,893.40x = 45,832,061,678.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,832,061,678.49/204,893.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,687.35

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