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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,425.94, 282,088.26 and 150,739.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,425.94, 282,088.26 and 150,739.95 is: 208,006.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,425.94 : 282,088.26 = 150,739.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,425.94/282,088.26 = 150,739.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,425.94x = 282,088.26 × 150,739.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,425.94x = 42,521,970,207.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,521,970,207.99/204,425.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,006.72

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