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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,925.40, 304,388.10 and 139,939.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,925.40, 304,388.10 and 139,939.80 is: 209,909.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,925.40 : 304,388.10 = 139,939.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,925.40/304,388.10 = 139,939.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,925.40x = 304,388.10 × 139,939.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,925.40x = 42,596,009,836.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,596,009,836.38/202,925.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,909.70

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