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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,901.70, 305,852.55 and 133,042.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,901.70, 305,852.55 and 133,042.90 is: 199,564.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,901.70 : 305,852.55 = 133,042.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,901.70/305,852.55 = 133,042.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,901.70x = 305,852.55 × 133,042.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,901.70x = 40,691,510,224.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,691,510,224.40/203,901.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,564.35

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