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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,470.80, 303,706.20 and 143,373.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,470.80, 303,706.20 and 143,373.20 is: 215,059.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,470.80 : 303,706.20 = 143,373.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,470.80/303,706.20 = 143,373.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,470.80x = 303,706.20 × 143,373.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,470.80x = 43,543,329,753.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,543,329,753.84/202,470.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,059.80

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