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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,272.60, 303,408.90 and 199,648.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,272.60, 303,408.90 and 199,648.20 is: 299,472.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,272.60 : 303,408.90 = 199,648.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,272.60/303,408.90 = 199,648.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,272.60x = 303,408.90 × 199,648.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,272.60x = 60,575,040,748.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,575,040,748.98/202,272.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,472.30

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