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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,862.40, 302,465.55 and 126,848.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,862.40, 302,465.55 and 126,848.30 is: 190,066.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,862.40 : 302,465.55 = 126,848.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,862.40/302,465.55 = 126,848.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,862.40x = 302,465.55 × 126,848.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,862.40x = 38,367,240,826.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,367,240,826.07/201,862.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,066.31

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