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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,230.48, 281,796.40 and 119,331.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,230.48, 281,796.40 and 119,331.12 is: 164,652.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,230.48 : 281,796.40 = 119,331.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,230.48/281,796.40 = 119,331.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,230.48x = 281,796.40 × 119,331.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,230.48x = 33,627,080,023.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,627,080,023.97/204,230.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,652.60

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