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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,045.40, 306,068.10 and 141,059.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,045.40, 306,068.10 and 141,059.80 is: 211,589.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,045.40 : 306,068.10 = 141,059.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,045.40/306,068.10 = 141,059.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,045.40x = 306,068.10 × 141,059.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,045.40x = 43,173,904,972.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,173,904,972.38/204,045.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,589.70

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