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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,280.40, 303,420.60 and 162,914.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,280.40, 303,420.60 and 162,914.40 is: 244,371.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,280.40 : 303,420.60 = 162,914.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,280.40/303,420.60 = 162,914.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,280.40x = 303,420.60 × 162,914.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,280.40x = 49,431,584,996.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,431,584,996.64/202,280.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,371.60

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