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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,430.72, 300,503.52 and 100,518.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,430.72, 300,503.52 and 100,518.72 is: 150,706.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,430.72 : 300,503.52 = 100,518.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,430.72/300,503.52 = 100,518.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,430.72x = 300,503.52 × 100,518.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,430.72x = 30,206,229,185.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,206,229,185.89/200,430.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,706.58

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