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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,966.99, 307,543.90 and 105,197.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,966.99, 307,543.90 and 105,197.24 is: 157,843.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,966.99 : 307,543.90 = 105,197.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,966.99/307,543.90 = 105,197.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,966.99x = 307,543.90 × 105,197.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,966.99x = 32,352,769,964.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,352,769,964.70/204,966.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,843.81

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