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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,413.94, 282,071.70 and 150,728.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,413.94, 282,071.70 and 150,728.04 is: 207,990.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,413.94 : 282,071.70 = 150,728.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,413.94/282,071.70 = 150,728.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,413.94x = 282,071.70 × 150,728.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,413.94x = 42,516,114,480.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,516,114,480.47/204,413.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,990.29

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