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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,966.40, 302,949.60 and 68,996.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,966.40, 302,949.60 and 68,996.80 is: 103,495.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,966.40 : 302,949.60 = 68,996.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,966.40/302,949.60 = 68,996.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,966.40x = 302,949.60 × 68,996.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,966.40x = 20,902,552,961.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,902,552,961.28/201,966.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,495.20

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