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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,695.91, 304,093.42 and 142,841.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,695.91, 304,093.42 and 142,841.14 is: 214,296.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,695.91 : 304,093.42 = 142,841.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,695.91/304,093.42 = 142,841.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,695.91x = 304,093.42 × 142,841.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,695.91x = 43,437,049,661.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,437,049,661.96/202,695.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,296.63

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