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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,802.30, 303,359.55 and 143,044.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,802.30, 303,359.55 and 143,044.90 is: 215,032.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,802.30 : 303,359.55 = 143,044.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,802.30/303,359.55 = 143,044.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,802.30x = 303,359.55 × 143,044.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,802.30x = 43,394,036,493.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,394,036,493.80/201,802.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,032.42

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