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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,508.10, 303,519.15 and 139,328.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,508.10, 303,519.15 and 139,328.10 is: 208,824.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,508.10 : 303,519.15 = 139,328.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,508.10/303,519.15 = 139,328.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,508.10x = 303,519.15 × 139,328.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,508.10x = 42,288,746,483.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,288,746,483.12/202,508.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,824.96

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