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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,311.40, 303,812.70 and 108,999.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,311.40, 303,812.70 and 108,999.40 is: 163,685.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,311.40 : 303,812.70 = 108,999.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,311.40/303,812.70 = 108,999.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,311.40x = 303,812.70 × 108,999.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,311.40x = 33,115,402,012.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,115,402,012.38/202,311.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,685.30

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