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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,042.52, 300,211.46 and 94,861.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,042.52, 300,211.46 and 94,861.84 is: 142,362.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,042.52 : 300,211.46 = 94,861.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,042.52/300,211.46 = 94,861.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,042.52x = 300,211.46 × 94,861.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,042.52x = 28,478,611,484.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,478,611,484.69/200,042.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,362.79

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