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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,464.04, 282,299.25 and 128,014.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,464.04, 282,299.25 and 128,014.04 is: 176,746.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,464.04 : 282,299.25 = 128,014.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,464.04/282,299.25 = 128,014.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,464.04x = 282,299.25 × 128,014.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,464.04x = 36,138,266,069.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,138,266,069.97/204,464.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,746.32

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