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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,867.20, 304,300.80 and 139,881.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,867.20, 304,300.80 and 139,881.60 is: 209,822.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,867.20 : 304,300.80 = 139,881.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,867.20/304,300.80 = 139,881.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,867.20x = 304,300.80 × 139,881.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,867.20x = 42,566,082,785.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,566,082,785.28/202,867.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,822.40

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