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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,978.66, 307,118.07 and 111,316.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,978.66, 307,118.07 and 111,316.74 is: 166,785.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,978.66 : 307,118.07 = 111,316.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,978.66/307,118.07 = 111,316.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,978.66x = 307,118.07 × 111,316.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,978.66x = 34,187,382,347.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,187,382,347.49/204,978.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,785.08

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