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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,901.80, 307,547.10 and 126,169.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,901.80, 307,547.10 and 126,169.80 is: 189,374.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,901.80 : 307,547.10 = 126,169.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,901.80/307,547.10 = 126,169.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,901.80x = 307,547.10 × 126,169.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,901.80x = 38,803,156,097.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,803,156,097.58/204,901.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,374.40

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