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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,881.80, 304,322.70 and 153,309.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,881.80, 304,322.70 and 153,309.80 is: 229,964.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,881.80 : 304,322.70 = 153,309.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,881.80/304,322.70 = 153,309.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,881.80x = 304,322.70 × 153,309.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,881.80x = 46,655,652,272.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,655,652,272.46/202,881.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,964.70

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