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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,614.40, 306,921.60 and 141,628.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,614.40, 306,921.60 and 141,628.80 is: 212,443.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,614.40 : 306,921.60 = 141,628.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,614.40/306,921.60 = 141,628.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,614.40x = 306,921.60 × 141,628.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,614.40x = 43,468,937,902.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,468,937,902.08/204,614.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,443.20

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