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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,765.59, 300,746.87 and 120,759.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,765.59, 300,746.87 and 120,759.38 is: 180,897.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,765.59 : 300,746.87 = 120,759.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,765.59/300,746.87 = 120,759.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,765.59x = 300,746.87 × 120,759.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,765.59x = 36,318,003,450.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,318,003,450.61/200,765.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,897.55

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