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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,026.71, 281,538.93 and 113,376.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,026.71, 281,538.93 and 113,376.94 is: 156,450.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,026.71 : 281,538.93 = 113,376.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,026.71/281,538.93 = 113,376.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,026.71x = 281,538.93 × 113,376.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,026.71x = 31,920,022,374.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,920,022,374.27/204,026.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,450.21

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