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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,028.90, 306,043.35 and 141,043.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,028.90, 306,043.35 and 141,043.30 is: 211,564.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,028.90 : 306,043.35 = 141,043.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,028.90/306,043.35 = 141,043.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,028.90x = 306,043.35 × 141,043.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,028.90x = 43,165,364,027.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,165,364,027.06/204,028.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,564.95

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