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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,441.62, 282,123.15 and 113,795.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,441.62, 282,123.15 and 113,795.26 is: 157,033.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,441.62 : 282,123.15 = 113,795.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,441.62/282,123.15 = 113,795.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,441.62x = 282,123.15 × 113,795.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,441.62x = 32,104,277,206.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,104,277,206.27/204,441.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,033.96

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