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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,005.90, 302,680.80 and 126,991.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,005.90, 302,680.80 and 126,991.80 is: 190,281.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,005.90 : 302,680.80 = 126,991.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,005.90/302,680.80 = 126,991.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,005.90x = 302,680.80 × 126,991.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,005.90x = 38,437,979,617.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,437,979,617.44/202,005.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,281.47

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