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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,228.05, 303,342.08 and 127,432.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,228.05, 303,342.08 and 127,432.65 is: 191,148.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,228.05 : 303,342.08 = 127,432.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,228.05/303,342.08 = 127,432.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,228.05x = 303,342.08 × 127,432.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,228.05x = 38,655,684,473.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,655,684,473.75/202,228.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,148.98

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