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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,059.80, 302,696.04 and 122,977.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,059.80, 302,696.04 and 122,977.88 is: 184,227.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,059.80 : 302,696.04 = 122,977.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,059.80/302,696.04 = 122,977.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,059.80x = 302,696.04 × 122,977.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,059.80x = 37,224,917,283.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,224,917,283.60/202,059.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,227.23

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