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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,801.90, 302,994.45 and 152,229.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,801.90, 302,994.45 and 152,229.90 is: 228,564.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,801.90 : 302,994.45 = 152,229.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,801.90/302,994.45 = 152,229.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,801.90x = 302,994.45 × 152,229.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,801.90x = 46,124,814,824.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,124,814,824.06/201,801.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,564.82

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