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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,309.20, 301,963.80 and 131,325.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,309.20, 301,963.80 and 131,325.20 is: 196,987.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,309.20 : 301,963.80 = 131,325.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,309.20/301,963.80 = 131,325.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,309.20x = 301,963.80 × 131,325.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,309.20x = 39,655,456,427.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,655,456,427.76/201,309.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,987.80

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