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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,437.30, 301,827.90 and 148,293.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,437.30, 301,827.90 and 148,293.20 is: 222,198.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,437.30 : 301,827.90 = 148,293.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,437.30/301,827.90 = 148,293.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,437.30x = 301,827.90 × 148,293.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,437.30x = 44,759,025,140.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,759,025,140.28/201,437.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,198.30

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