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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,545.90, 303,818.85 and 155,306.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,545.90, 303,818.85 and 155,306.70 is: 232,960.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,545.90 : 303,818.85 = 155,306.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,545.90/303,818.85 = 155,306.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,545.90x = 303,818.85 × 155,306.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,545.90x = 47,185,102,991.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,185,102,991.30/202,545.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,960.05

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