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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,707.23, 304,110.32 and 142,852.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,707.23, 304,110.32 and 142,852.41 is: 214,313.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,707.23 : 304,110.32 = 142,852.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,707.23/304,110.32 = 142,852.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,707.23x = 304,110.32 × 142,852.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,707.23x = 43,442,891,403.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,442,891,403.61/202,707.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,313.48

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