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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,197.49, 281,751.24 and 119,298.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,197.49, 281,751.24 and 119,298.15 is: 164,607.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,197.49 : 281,751.24 = 119,298.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,197.49/281,751.24 = 119,298.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,197.49x = 281,751.24 × 119,298.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,197.49x = 33,612,400,283.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,612,400,283.45/204,197.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,607.32

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