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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,247.70, 303,371.55 and 189,781.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,247.70, 303,371.55 and 189,781.80 is: 284,672.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,247.70 : 303,371.55 = 189,781.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,247.70/303,371.55 = 189,781.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,247.70x = 303,371.55 × 189,781.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,247.70x = 57,574,398,827.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,574,398,827.79/202,247.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,672.70

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