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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,951.20, 307,426.80 and 189,204.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,951.20, 307,426.80 and 189,204.80 is: 283,807.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,951.20 : 307,426.80 = 189,204.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,951.20/307,426.80 = 189,204.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,951.20x = 307,426.80 × 189,204.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,951.20x = 58,166,626,208.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,166,626,208.64/204,951.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,807.20

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