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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,314.40, 303,212.40 and 180,023.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,314.40, 303,212.40 and 180,023.20 is: 269,804.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,314.40 : 303,212.40 = 180,023.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,314.40/303,212.40 = 180,023.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,314.40x = 303,212.40 × 180,023.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,314.40x = 54,585,266,527.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,585,266,527.68/202,314.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,804.16

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