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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,324.80, 303,832.80 and 132,513.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,324.80, 303,832.80 and 132,513.60 is: 198,996.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,324.80 : 303,832.80 = 132,513.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,324.80/303,832.80 = 132,513.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,324.80x = 303,832.80 × 132,513.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,324.80x = 40,261,978,126.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,261,978,126.08/202,324.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,996.75

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