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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,123.80, 303,185.70 and 148,979.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,123.80, 303,185.70 and 148,979.70 is: 223,469.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,123.80 : 303,185.70 = 148,979.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,123.80/303,185.70 = 148,979.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,123.80x = 303,185.70 × 148,979.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,123.80x = 45,168,514,630.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,168,514,630.29/202,123.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,469.55

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