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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,342.63, 306,361.24 and 140,981.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,342.63, 306,361.24 and 140,981.95 is: 211,367.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,342.63 : 306,361.24 = 140,981.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,342.63/306,361.24 = 140,981.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,342.63x = 306,361.24 × 140,981.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,342.63x = 43,191,405,050.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,191,405,050.11/204,342.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,367.57

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