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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,893.22, 282,789.99 and 118,907.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,893.22, 282,789.99 and 118,907.22 is: 164,113.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,893.22 : 282,789.99 = 118,907.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,893.22/282,789.99 = 118,907.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,893.22x = 282,789.99 × 118,907.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,893.22x = 33,625,771,554.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,625,771,554.73/204,893.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,113.64

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