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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,239.10, 301,858.65 and 130,380.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,239.10, 301,858.65 and 130,380.30 is: 195,570.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,239.10 : 301,858.65 = 130,380.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,239.10/301,858.65 = 130,380.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,239.10x = 301,858.65 × 130,380.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,239.10x = 39,356,421,344.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,356,421,344.60/201,239.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,570.45

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