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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,292.80, 303,439.20 and 131,329.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,292.80, 303,439.20 and 131,329.60 is: 196,994.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,292.80 : 303,439.20 = 131,329.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,292.80/303,439.20 = 131,329.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,292.80x = 303,439.20 × 131,329.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,292.80x = 39,850,548,760.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,850,548,760.32/202,292.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,994.40

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