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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,430.72, 282,035.82 and 150,843.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,430.72, 282,035.82 and 150,843.46 is: 208,106.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,430.72 : 282,035.82 = 150,843.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,430.72/282,035.82 = 150,843.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,430.72x = 282,035.82 × 150,843.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,430.72x = 42,543,258,932.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,543,258,932.74/204,430.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,106.00

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