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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,848.60, 304,272.90 and 132,346.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,848.60, 304,272.90 and 132,346.20 is: 198,519.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,848.60 : 304,272.90 = 132,346.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,848.60/304,272.90 = 132,346.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,848.60x = 304,272.90 × 132,346.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,848.60x = 40,269,362,077.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,269,362,077.98/202,848.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,519.30

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