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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,143.44, 304,767 and 128,791.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,143.44, 304,767 and 128,791.92 is: 193,220.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,143.44 : 304,767 = 128,791.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,143.44/304,767 = 128,791.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,143.44x = 304,767 × 128,791.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,143.44x = 39,251,527,082.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,251,527,082.64/203,143.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,220.75

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