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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,954.10, 307,143.15 and 162,906.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,954.10, 307,143.15 and 162,906.10 is: 244,130.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,954.10 : 307,143.15 = 162,906.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,954.10/307,143.15 = 162,906.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,954.10x = 307,143.15 × 162,906.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,954.10x = 50,035,492,708.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,035,492,708.22/204,954.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,130.24

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