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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,968.20, 304,538.70 and 128,145.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,968.20, 304,538.70 and 128,145.80 is: 192,273.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,968.20 : 304,538.70 = 128,145.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,968.20/304,538.70 = 128,145.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,968.20x = 304,538.70 × 128,145.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,968.20x = 39,025,355,342.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,025,355,342.46/202,968.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,273.25

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