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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,805.44, 282,684.96 and 133,381.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,805.44, 282,684.96 and 133,381.44 is: 184,101.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,805.44 : 282,684.96 = 133,381.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,805.44/282,684.96 = 133,381.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,805.44x = 282,684.96 × 133,381.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,805.44x = 37,704,927,031.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,704,927,031.14/204,805.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,101.20

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