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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,545.40, 303,234.90 and 181,550.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,545.40, 303,234.90 and 181,550.20 is: 271,802.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,545.40 : 303,234.90 = 181,550.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,545.40/303,234.90 = 181,550.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,545.40x = 303,234.90 × 181,550.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,545.40x = 55,052,356,741.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,052,356,741.98/202,545.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,802.55

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