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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,906.80, 307,554.60 and 126,174.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,906.80, 307,554.60 and 126,174.80 is: 189,381.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,906.80 : 307,554.60 = 126,174.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,906.80/307,554.60 = 126,174.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,906.80x = 307,554.60 × 126,174.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,906.80x = 38,805,640,144.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,805,640,144.08/204,906.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,381.91

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