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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,615.90, 303,486.45 and 131,757.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,615.90, 303,486.45 and 131,757.10 is: 197,351.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,615.90 : 303,486.45 = 131,757.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,615.90/303,486.45 = 131,757.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,615.90x = 303,486.45 × 131,757.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,615.90x = 39,986,494,541.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,986,494,541.30/202,615.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,351.22

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