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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,117.30, 303,175.95 and 148,973.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,117.30, 303,175.95 and 148,973.20 is: 223,459.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,117.30 : 303,175.95 = 148,973.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,117.30/303,175.95 = 148,973.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,117.30x = 303,175.95 × 148,973.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,117.30x = 45,165,091,434.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,165,091,434.54/202,117.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,459.80

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