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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,004.38, 302,671.68 and 122,879.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,004.38, 302,671.68 and 122,879.26 is: 184,115.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,004.38 : 302,671.68 = 122,879.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,004.38/302,671.68 = 122,879.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,004.38x = 302,671.68 × 122,879.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,004.38x = 37,192,072,061.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,192,072,061.36/202,004.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,115.18

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