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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,880.60, 304,320.90 and 189,661.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,880.60, 304,320.90 and 189,661.40 is: 284,492.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,880.60 : 304,320.90 = 189,661.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,880.60/304,320.90 = 189,661.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,880.60x = 304,320.90 × 189,661.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,880.60x = 57,717,927,943.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,717,927,943.26/202,880.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,492.10

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