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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,329.80, 303,725.10 and 119,270.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,329.80, 303,725.10 and 119,270.60 is: 179,041.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,329.80 : 303,725.10 = 119,270.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,329.80/303,725.10 = 119,270.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,329.80x = 303,725.10 × 119,270.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,329.80x = 36,225,474,912.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,225,474,912.06/202,329.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,041.72

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