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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,483.78, 282,146.40 and 123,864.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,483.78, 282,146.40 and 123,864.48 is: 170,908.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,483.78 : 282,146.40 = 123,864.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,483.78/282,146.40 = 123,864.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,483.78x = 282,146.40 × 123,864.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,483.78x = 34,947,917,119.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,947,917,119.87/204,483.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,908.02

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