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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,467.56, 282,207.18 and 119,605.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,467.56, 282,207.18 and 119,605.48 is: 165,080.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,467.56 : 282,207.18 = 119,605.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,467.56/282,207.18 = 119,605.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,467.56x = 282,207.18 × 119,605.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,467.56x = 33,753,525,223.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,753,525,223.35/204,467.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,080.10

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