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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,569.60, 302,451.60 and 142,277.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,569.60, 302,451.60 and 142,277.60 is: 213,485.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,569.60 : 302,451.60 = 142,277.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,569.60/302,451.60 = 142,277.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,569.60x = 302,451.60 × 142,277.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,569.60x = 43,032,087,764.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,032,087,764.16/201,569.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,485.01

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