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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,818.80, 304,228.20 and 183,465.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,818.80, 304,228.20 and 183,465.20 is: 275,197.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,818.80 : 304,228.20 = 183,465.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,818.80/304,228.20 = 183,465.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,818.80x = 304,228.20 × 183,465.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,818.80x = 55,815,287,558.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,815,287,558.64/202,818.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,197.80

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