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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,036.76, 283,066.98 and 133,380.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,036.76, 283,066.98 and 133,380.92 is: 184,141.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,036.76 : 283,066.98 = 133,380.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,036.76/283,066.98 = 133,380.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,036.76x = 283,066.98 × 133,380.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,036.76x = 37,755,734,214.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,755,734,214.02/205,036.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,141.29

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