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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,988.60, 307,482.90 and 125,846.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,988.60, 307,482.90 and 125,846.20 is: 188,769.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,988.60 : 307,482.90 = 125,846.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,988.60/307,482.90 = 125,846.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,988.60x = 307,482.90 × 125,846.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,988.60x = 38,695,554,529.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,695,554,529.98/204,988.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,769.30

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