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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,292.94, 281,809.04 and 122,600.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,292.94, 281,809.04 and 122,600.30 is: 169,119.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,292.94 : 281,809.04 = 122,600.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,292.94/281,809.04 = 122,600.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,292.94x = 281,809.04 × 122,600.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,292.94x = 34,549,870,824.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,549,870,824.67/204,292.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,119.26

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