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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,841.52, 307,262.28 and 134,704.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,841.52, 307,262.28 and 134,704.44 is: 202,056.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,841.52 : 307,262.28 = 134,704.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,841.52/307,262.28 = 134,704.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,841.52x = 307,262.28 × 134,704.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,841.52x = 41,389,593,360.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,389,593,360.52/204,841.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,056.66

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