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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,499.80, 303,749.70 and 150,011.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,499.80, 303,749.70 and 150,011.80 is: 225,017.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,499.80 : 303,749.70 = 150,011.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,499.80/303,749.70 = 150,011.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,499.80x = 303,749.70 × 150,011.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,499.80x = 45,566,039,246.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,566,039,246.46/202,499.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,017.70

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