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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,464.60, 303,696.90 and 142,103.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,464.60, 303,696.90 and 142,103.40 is: 213,155.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,464.60 : 303,696.90 = 142,103.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,464.60/303,696.90 = 142,103.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,464.60x = 303,696.90 × 142,103.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,464.60x = 43,156,362,059.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,156,362,059.46/202,464.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,155.10

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