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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,194.40, 303,291.60 and 162,828.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,194.40, 303,291.60 and 162,828.40 is: 244,242.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,194.40 : 303,291.60 = 162,828.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,194.40/303,291.60 = 162,828.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,194.40x = 303,291.60 × 162,828.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,194.40x = 49,384,485,961.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,384,485,961.44/202,194.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,242.60

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