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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,435.63, 306,522.23 and 134,232.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,435.63, 306,522.23 and 134,232.93 is: 201,263.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,435.63 : 306,522.23 = 134,232.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,435.63/306,522.23 = 134,232.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,435.63x = 306,522.23 × 134,232.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,435.63x = 41,145,376,371.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,145,376,371.87/204,435.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,263.24

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