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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,263.70, 303,723.60 and 146,495.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,263.70, 303,723.60 and 146,495.20 is: 219,980.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,263.70 : 303,723.60 = 146,495.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,263.70/303,723.60 = 146,495.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,263.70x = 303,723.60 × 146,495.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,263.70x = 44,494,049,526.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,494,049,526.72/202,263.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,980.40

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