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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,255.70, 302,800.35 and 123,523.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,255.70, 302,800.35 and 123,523.70 is: 184,929.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,255.70 : 302,800.35 = 123,523.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,255.70/302,800.35 = 123,523.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,255.70x = 302,800.35 × 123,523.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,255.70x = 37,403,019,593.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,403,019,593.30/202,255.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,929.37

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