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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,788.59, 302,682.89 and 95,147.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,788.59, 302,682.89 and 95,147.73 is: 142,721.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,788.59 : 302,682.89 = 95,147.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,788.59/302,682.89 = 95,147.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,788.59x = 302,682.89 × 95,147.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,788.59x = 28,799,589,893.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,799,589,893.34/201,788.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,721.60

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