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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,228.80, 303,573.60 and 119,169.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,228.80, 303,573.60 and 119,169.60 is: 178,890.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,228.80 : 303,573.60 = 119,169.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,228.80/303,573.60 = 119,169.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,228.80x = 303,573.60 × 119,169.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,228.80x = 36,176,744,482.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,176,744,482.56/202,228.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,890.17

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