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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,271.24, 301,889.22 and 68,148.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,271.24, 301,889.22 and 68,148.46 is: 102,216.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,271.24 : 301,889.22 = 68,148.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,271.24/301,889.22 = 68,148.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,271.24x = 301,889.22 × 68,148.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,271.24x = 20,573,285,433.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,573,285,433.60/201,271.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,216.72

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