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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,223.80, 303,335.70 and 139,238.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,223.80, 303,335.70 and 139,238.20 is: 208,857.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,223.80 : 303,335.70 = 139,238.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,223.80/303,335.70 = 139,238.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,223.80x = 303,335.70 × 139,238.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,223.80x = 42,235,916,863.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,235,916,863.74/202,223.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,857.30

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