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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,254.40, 301,881.60 and 82,886.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,254.40, 301,881.60 and 82,886.40 is: 124,329.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,254.40 : 301,881.60 = 82,886.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,254.40/301,881.60 = 82,886.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,254.40x = 301,881.60 × 82,886.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,254.40x = 25,021,879,050.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,021,879,050.24/201,254.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,329.60

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