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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,023.80, 306,035.70 and 141,038.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,023.80, 306,035.70 and 141,038.20 is: 211,557.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,023.80 : 306,035.70 = 141,038.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,023.80/306,035.70 = 141,038.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,023.80x = 306,035.70 × 141,038.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,023.80x = 43,162,724,263.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,162,724,263.74/204,023.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,557.30

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