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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,946.40, 302,919.60 and 138,960.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,946.40, 302,919.60 and 138,960.80 is: 208,441.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,946.40 : 302,919.60 = 138,960.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,946.40/302,919.60 = 138,960.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,946.40x = 302,919.60 × 138,960.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,946.40x = 42,093,949,951.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,093,949,951.68/201,946.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,441.20

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