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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,319.55, 303,436.80 and 102,385.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,319.55, 303,436.80 and 102,385.80 is: 153,557.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,319.55 : 303,436.80 = 102,385.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,319.55/303,436.80 = 102,385.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,319.55x = 303,436.80 × 102,385.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,319.55x = 31,067,619,517.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,067,619,517.44/202,319.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,557.18

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