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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,163.92, 281,755.62 and 113,529.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,163.92, 281,755.62 and 113,529.06 is: 156,675.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,163.92 : 281,755.62 = 113,529.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,163.92/281,755.62 = 113,529.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,163.92x = 281,755.62 × 113,529.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,163.92x = 31,987,450,688.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,987,450,688.32/204,163.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,675.34

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