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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,223.17, 277,627.41 and 120,621.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,223.17, 277,627.41 and 120,621.29 is: 166,421.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,223.17 : 277,627.41 = 120,621.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,223.17/277,627.41 = 120,621.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,223.17x = 277,627.41 × 120,621.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,223.17x = 33,487,774,945.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,487,774,945.42/201,223.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,421.07

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