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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,725.02, 301,138.16 and 141,676.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,725.02, 301,138.16 and 141,676.02 is: 212,549.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,725.02 : 301,138.16 = 141,676.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,725.02/301,138.16 = 141,676.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,725.02x = 301,138.16 × 141,676.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,725.02x = 42,664,055,978.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,664,055,978.92/200,725.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,549.77

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