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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,261.45, 304,559.55 and 123,056.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,261.45, 304,559.55 and 123,056.33 is: 184,383.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,261.45 : 304,559.55 = 123,056.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,261.45/304,559.55 = 123,056.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,261.45x = 304,559.55 × 123,056.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,261.45x = 37,477,978,966.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,477,978,966.65/203,261.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,383.12

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