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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,019.80, 306,029.70 and 141,034.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,019.80, 306,029.70 and 141,034.20 is: 211,551.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,019.80 : 306,029.70 = 141,034.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,019.80/306,029.70 = 141,034.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,019.80x = 306,029.70 × 141,034.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,019.80x = 43,160,653,915.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,160,653,915.74/204,019.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,551.30

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