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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,248.40, 300,421.71 and 92,127.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,248.40, 300,421.71 and 92,127.17 is: 138,213.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,248.40 : 300,421.71 = 92,127.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,248.40/300,421.71 = 92,127.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,248.40x = 300,421.71 × 92,127.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,248.40x = 27,677,002,699.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,677,002,699.92/200,248.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,213.35

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