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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,230.10, 301,845.15 and 130,371.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,230.10, 301,845.15 and 130,371.30 is: 195,556.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,230.10 : 301,845.15 = 130,371.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,230.10/301,845.15 = 130,371.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,230.10x = 301,845.15 × 130,371.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,230.10x = 39,351,944,604.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,351,944,604.20/201,230.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,556.95

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