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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,151.80, 303,227.70 and 139,943.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,151.80, 303,227.70 and 139,943.80 is: 209,915.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,151.80 : 303,227.70 = 139,943.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,151.80/303,227.70 = 139,943.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,151.80x = 303,227.70 × 139,943.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,151.80x = 42,434,836,603.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,434,836,603.26/202,151.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,915.70

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