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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,847.40, 302,511.90 and 154,867.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,847.40, 302,511.90 and 154,867.40 is: 232,102.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,847.40 : 302,511.90 = 154,867.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,847.40/302,511.90 = 154,867.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,847.40x = 302,511.90 × 154,867.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,847.40x = 46,849,231,422.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,849,231,422.06/201,847.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,102.23

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