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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,221.55, 303,289.80 and 102,287.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,221.55, 303,289.80 and 102,287.80 is: 153,410.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,221.55 : 303,289.80 = 102,287.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,221.55/303,289.80 = 102,287.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,221.55x = 303,289.80 × 102,287.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,221.55x = 31,022,846,404.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,022,846,404.44/202,221.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,410.19

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