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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,991.56, 307,275.12 and 99,679.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,991.56, 307,275.12 and 99,679.68 is: 149,416.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,991.56 : 307,275.12 = 99,679.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,991.56/307,275.12 = 99,679.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,991.56x = 307,275.12 × 99,679.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,991.56x = 30,629,085,633.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,629,085,633.56/204,991.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,416.33

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