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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,299.70, 303,777.60 and 146,531.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,299.70, 303,777.60 and 146,531.20 is: 220,034.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,299.70 : 303,777.60 = 146,531.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,299.70/303,777.60 = 146,531.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,299.70x = 303,777.60 × 146,531.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,299.70x = 44,512,896,261.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,512,896,261.12/202,299.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,034.42

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