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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,609.80, 302,414.70 and 139,401.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,609.80, 302,414.70 and 139,401.80 is: 209,102.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,609.80 : 302,414.70 = 139,401.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,609.80/302,414.70 = 139,401.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,609.80x = 302,414.70 × 139,401.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,609.80x = 42,157,153,526.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,157,153,526.46/201,609.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,102.70

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