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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,953.20, 304,429.80 and 124,026.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,953.20, 304,429.80 and 124,026.80 is: 186,040.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,953.20 : 304,429.80 = 124,026.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,953.20/304,429.80 = 124,026.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,953.20x = 304,429.80 × 124,026.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,953.20x = 37,757,453,918.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,757,453,918.64/202,953.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,040.20

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