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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,605.52, 282,356.46 and 119,706.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,605.52, 282,356.46 and 119,706.18 is: 165,195.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,605.52 : 282,356.46 = 119,706.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,605.52/282,356.46 = 119,706.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,605.52x = 282,356.46 × 119,706.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,605.52x = 33,799,813,224.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,799,813,224.92/204,605.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,195.02

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