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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,995.40, 302,555.70 and 131,136.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,995.40, 302,555.70 and 131,136.60 is: 196,420.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,995.40 : 302,555.70 = 131,136.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,995.40/302,555.70 = 131,136.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,995.40x = 302,555.70 × 131,136.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,995.40x = 39,676,125,808.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,676,125,808.62/201,995.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,420.94

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