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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,999.30, 302,998.95 and 89,679.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,999.30, 302,998.95 and 89,679.30 is: 134,518.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,999.30 : 302,998.95 = 89,679.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,999.30/302,998.95 = 89,679.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,999.30x = 302,998.95 × 89,679.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,999.30x = 27,172,733,736.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,172,733,736.74/201,999.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,518.95

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