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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,155.10, 302,868.15 and 96,741.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,155.10, 302,868.15 and 96,741.70 is: 144,938.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,155.10 : 302,868.15 = 96,741.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,155.10/302,868.15 = 96,741.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,155.10x = 302,868.15 × 96,741.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,155.10x = 29,299,979,706.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,299,979,706.86/202,155.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,938.12

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