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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,966.70, 307,450.05 and 169,974.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,966.70, 307,450.05 and 169,974.70 is: 254,962.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,966.70 : 307,450.05 = 169,974.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,966.70/307,450.05 = 169,974.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,966.70x = 307,450.05 × 169,974.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,966.70x = 52,258,730,013.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,258,730,013.74/204,966.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,962.05

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