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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,234.56, 303,115.68 and 152,153.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,234.56, 303,115.68 and 152,153.76 is: 228,052.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,234.56 : 303,115.68 = 152,153.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,234.56/303,115.68 = 152,153.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,234.56x = 303,115.68 × 152,153.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,234.56x = 46,120,190,426.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,120,190,426.96/202,234.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,052.96

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