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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,982.04, 301,473.06 and 88,638.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,982.04, 301,473.06 and 88,638.28 is: 132,957.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,982.04 : 301,473.06 = 88,638.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,982.04/301,473.06 = 88,638.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,982.04x = 301,473.06 × 88,638.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,982.04x = 26,722,053,504.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,722,053,504.74/200,982.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,957.42

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