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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,875.20, 304,053.60 and 147,406.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,875.20, 304,053.60 and 147,406.40 is: 220,921.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,875.20 : 304,053.60 = 147,406.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,875.20/304,053.60 = 147,406.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,875.20x = 304,053.60 × 147,406.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,875.20x = 44,819,446,583.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,819,446,583.04/202,875.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,921.27

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