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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,347.61, 282,033.50 and 119,448.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,347.61, 282,033.50 and 119,448.27 is: 164,858.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,347.61 : 282,033.50 = 119,448.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,347.61/282,033.50 = 119,448.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,347.61x = 282,033.50 × 119,448.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,347.61x = 33,688,413,059.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,688,413,059.80/204,347.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,858.37

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