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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,941.80, 304,412.70 and 197,109.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,941.80, 304,412.70 and 197,109.80 is: 295,664.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,941.80 : 304,412.70 = 197,109.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,941.80/304,412.70 = 197,109.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,941.80x = 304,412.70 × 197,109.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,941.80x = 60,002,726,414.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,002,726,414.46/202,941.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,664.70

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