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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,927.20, 304,390.80 and 124,195.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,927.20, 304,390.80 and 124,195.20 is: 186,292.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,927.20 : 304,390.80 = 124,195.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,927.20/304,390.80 = 124,195.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,927.20x = 304,390.80 × 124,195.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,927.20x = 37,803,876,284.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,803,876,284.16/202,927.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,292.80

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