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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,946.42, 307,232.04 and 71,754.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,946.42, 307,232.04 and 71,754.04 is: 107,565.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,946.42 : 307,232.04 = 71,754.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,946.42/307,232.04 = 71,754.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,946.42x = 307,232.04 × 71,754.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,946.42x = 22,045,140,087.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,045,140,087.44/204,946.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,565.38

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