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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,150.80, 303,226.20 and 139,942.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,150.80, 303,226.20 and 139,942.80 is: 209,914.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,150.80 : 303,226.20 = 139,942.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,150.80/303,226.20 = 139,942.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,150.80x = 303,226.20 × 139,942.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,150.80x = 42,434,323,461.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,434,323,461.36/202,150.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,914.20

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