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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,772.98, 303,521.72 and 139,221.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,772.98, 303,521.72 and 139,221.19 is: 208,393.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,772.98 : 303,521.72 = 139,221.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,772.98/303,521.72 = 139,221.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,772.98x = 303,521.72 × 139,221.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,772.98x = 42,256,653,531.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,256,653,531.64/202,772.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,393.91

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