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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,480.63, 282,192.48 and 113,842.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,480.63, 282,192.48 and 113,842.46 is: 157,107.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,480.63 : 282,192.48 = 113,842.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,480.63/282,192.48 = 113,842.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,480.63x = 282,192.48 × 113,842.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,480.63x = 32,125,487,142.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,125,487,142.36/204,480.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,107.73

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