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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,946.40, 307,225.20 and 183,951.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,946.40, 307,225.20 and 183,951.20 is: 275,752.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,946.40 : 307,225.20 = 183,951.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,946.40/307,225.20 = 183,951.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,946.40x = 307,225.20 × 183,951.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,946.40x = 56,514,444,210.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,514,444,210.24/204,946.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,752.31

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