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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,779.20, 307,168.80 and 133,920.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,779.20, 307,168.80 and 133,920.40 is: 200,880.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,779.20 : 307,168.80 = 133,920.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,779.20/307,168.80 = 133,920.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,779.20x = 307,168.80 × 133,920.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,779.20x = 41,136,168,563.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,136,168,563.52/204,779.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,880.60

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