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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,059.20, 303,088.80 and 132,017.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,059.20, 303,088.80 and 132,017.60 is: 198,026.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,059.20 : 303,088.80 = 132,017.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,059.20/303,088.80 = 132,017.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,059.20x = 303,088.80 × 132,017.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,059.20x = 40,013,055,962.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,013,055,962.88/202,059.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,026.40

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