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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,543.20, 303,814.80 and 199,432.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,543.20, 303,814.80 and 199,432.80 is: 299,149.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,543.20 : 303,814.80 = 199,432.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,543.20/303,814.80 = 199,432.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,543.20x = 303,814.80 × 199,432.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,543.20x = 60,590,636,245.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,590,636,245.44/202,543.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,149.20

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