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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,952.40, 302,928.60 and 138,966.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,952.40, 302,928.60 and 138,966.80 is: 208,450.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,952.40 : 302,928.60 = 138,966.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,952.40/302,928.60 = 138,966.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,952.40x = 302,928.60 × 138,966.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,952.40x = 42,097,018,170.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,097,018,170.48/201,952.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,450.20

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