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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,359.80, 303,539.70 and 143,262.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,359.80, 303,539.70 and 143,262.20 is: 214,893.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,359.80 : 303,539.70 = 143,262.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,359.80/303,539.70 = 143,262.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,359.80x = 303,539.70 × 143,262.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,359.80x = 43,485,765,209.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,485,765,209.34/202,359.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,893.30

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