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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,562.40, 303,843.60 and 146,575.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,562.40, 303,843.60 and 146,575.20 is: 219,862.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,562.40 : 303,843.60 = 146,575.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,562.40/303,843.60 = 146,575.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,562.40x = 303,843.60 × 146,575.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,562.40x = 44,535,936,438.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,535,936,438.72/202,562.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,862.80

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