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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,912.28, 307,368.46 and 55,152.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,912.28, 307,368.46 and 55,152.92 is: 82,729.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,912.28 : 307,368.46 = 55,152.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,912.28/307,368.46 = 55,152.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,912.28x = 307,368.46 × 55,152.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,912.28x = 16,952,268,084.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,952,268,084.90/204,912.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,729.39

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