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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,351.80, 303,873.30 and 132,540.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,351.80, 303,873.30 and 132,540.60 is: 199,037.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,351.80 : 303,873.30 = 132,540.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,351.80/303,873.30 = 132,540.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,351.80x = 303,873.30 × 132,540.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,351.80x = 40,275,549,505.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,275,549,505.98/202,351.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,037.27

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