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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,604.70, 282,128.81 and 140,084.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,604.70, 282,128.81 and 140,084.55 is: 193,162.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,604.70 : 282,128.81 = 140,084.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,604.70/282,128.81 = 140,084.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,604.70x = 282,128.81 × 140,084.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,604.70x = 39,521,886,690.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,521,886,690.46/204,604.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,162.17

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