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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,211.82, 281,770.95 and 119,312.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,211.82, 281,770.95 and 119,312.48 is: 164,627.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,211.82 : 281,770.95 = 119,312.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,211.82/281,770.95 = 119,312.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,211.82x = 281,770.95 × 119,312.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,211.82x = 33,618,791,988.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,618,791,988.31/204,211.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,627.06

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