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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,985.80, 307,608.30 and 120,745.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,985.80, 307,608.30 and 120,745.80 is: 181,195.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,985.80 : 307,608.30 = 120,745.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,985.80/307,608.30 = 120,745.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,985.80x = 307,608.30 × 120,745.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,985.80x = 37,142,410,270.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,142,410,270.14/204,985.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,195.04

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