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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,261.20, 303,641.40 and 127,381.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,261.20, 303,641.40 and 127,381.20 is: 191,228.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,261.20 : 303,641.40 = 127,381.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,261.20/303,641.40 = 127,381.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,261.20x = 303,641.40 × 127,381.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,261.20x = 38,678,205,901.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,678,205,901.68/202,261.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,228.99

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