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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,949.70, 307,424.55 and 189,203.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,949.70, 307,424.55 and 189,203.30 is: 283,804.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,949.70 : 307,424.55 = 189,203.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,949.70/307,424.55 = 189,203.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,949.70x = 307,424.55 × 189,203.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,949.70x = 58,165,739,361.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,165,739,361.02/204,949.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,804.95

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