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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,845.60, 304,268.40 and 155,606.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,845.60, 304,268.40 and 155,606.40 is: 233,409.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,845.60 : 304,268.40 = 155,606.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,845.60/304,268.40 = 155,606.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,845.60x = 304,268.40 × 155,606.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,845.60x = 47,346,110,357.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,346,110,357.76/202,845.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,409.60

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