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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,913.32, 307,369.98 and 55,153.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,913.32, 307,369.98 and 55,153.96 is: 82,730.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,913.32 : 307,369.98 = 55,153.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,913.32/307,369.98 = 55,153.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,913.32x = 307,369.98 × 55,153.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,913.32x = 16,952,671,582.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,952,671,582.12/204,913.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,730.94

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