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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,170.40, 303,255.60 and 155,514.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,170.40, 303,255.60 and 155,514.40 is: 233,271.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,170.40 : 303,255.60 = 155,514.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,170.40/303,255.60 = 155,514.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,170.40x = 303,255.60 × 155,514.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,170.40x = 47,160,612,680.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,160,612,680.64/202,170.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,271.60

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