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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,720.52, 301,131.41 and 141,671.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,720.52, 301,131.41 and 141,671.52 is: 212,543.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,720.52 : 301,131.41 = 141,671.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,720.52/301,131.41 = 141,671.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,720.52x = 301,131.41 × 141,671.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,720.52x = 42,661,743,866.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,661,743,866.09/200,720.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,543.01

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