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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,125.20, 301,687.80 and 131,141.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,125.20, 301,687.80 and 131,141.20 is: 196,711.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,125.20 : 301,687.80 = 131,141.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,125.20/301,687.80 = 131,141.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,125.20x = 301,687.80 × 131,141.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,125.20x = 39,563,700,117.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,563,700,117.36/201,125.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,711.80

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