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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,741.40, 302,903.70 and 152,169.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,741.40, 302,903.70 and 152,169.40 is: 228,474.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,741.40 : 302,903.70 = 152,169.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,741.40/302,903.70 = 152,169.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,741.40x = 302,903.70 × 152,169.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,741.40x = 46,092,674,286.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,092,674,286.78/201,741.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,474.05

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