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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,700.08, 301,011.74 and 100,832.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,700.08, 301,011.74 and 100,832.60 is: 151,229.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,700.08 : 301,011.74 = 100,832.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,700.08/301,011.74 = 100,832.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,700.08x = 301,011.74 × 100,832.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,700.08x = 30,351,796,374.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,351,796,374.72/200,700.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,229.62

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