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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,441.60, 302,162.40 and 130,582.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,441.60, 302,162.40 and 130,582.80 is: 195,874.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,441.60 : 302,162.40 = 130,582.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,441.60/302,162.40 = 130,582.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,441.60x = 302,162.40 × 130,582.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,441.60x = 39,457,212,246.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,457,212,246.72/201,441.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,874.20

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