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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,965.65, 305,410.82 and 182,607.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,965.65, 305,410.82 and 182,607.22 is: 272,095.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,965.65 : 305,410.82 = 182,607.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,965.65/305,410.82 = 182,607.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,965.65x = 305,410.82 × 182,607.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,965.65x = 55,770,220,798.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,770,220,798.12/204,965.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,095.45

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