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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,409.20, 303,127.80 and 108,708.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,409.20, 303,127.80 and 108,708.40 is: 162,801.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,409.20 : 303,127.80 = 108,708.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,409.20/303,127.80 = 108,708.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,409.20x = 303,127.80 × 108,708.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,409.20x = 32,952,538,133.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,952,538,133.52/202,409.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,801.58

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