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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,291.20, 303,764.85 and 146,522.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,291.20, 303,764.85 and 146,522.70 is: 220,021.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,291.20 : 303,764.85 = 146,522.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,291.20/303,764.85 = 146,522.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,291.20x = 303,764.85 × 146,522.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,291.20x = 44,508,445,987.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,508,445,987.10/202,291.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,021.66

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