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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,904.32, 307,366.08 and 99,597.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,904.32, 307,366.08 and 99,597.76 is: 149,401.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,904.32 : 307,366.08 = 99,597.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,904.32/307,366.08 = 99,597.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,904.32x = 307,366.08 × 99,597.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,904.32x = 30,612,973,067.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,612,973,067.98/204,904.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,401.31

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