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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,950.80, 407,119.80 and 202,139.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,950.80, 407,119.80 and 202,139.60 is: 302,610.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,950.80 : 407,119.80 = 202,139.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,950.80/407,119.80 = 202,139.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,950.80x = 407,119.80 × 202,139.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,950.80x = 82,295,033,524.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,295,033,524.08/271,950.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,610.01

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