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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,329.40, 306,494.10 and 141,343.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,329.40, 306,494.10 and 141,343.80 is: 212,015.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,329.40 : 306,494.10 = 141,343.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,329.40/306,494.10 = 141,343.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,329.40x = 306,494.10 × 141,343.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,329.40x = 43,321,040,771.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,321,040,771.58/204,329.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,015.70

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