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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,280.15, 303,420.23 and 162,914.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,280.15, 303,420.23 and 162,914.15 is: 244,371.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,280.15 : 303,420.23 = 162,914.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,280.15/303,420.23 = 162,914.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,280.15x = 303,420.23 × 162,914.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,280.15x = 49,431,448,863.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,431,448,863.25/202,280.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,371.23

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