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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,912.40, 304,109.40 and 155,932.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,912.40, 304,109.40 and 155,932.40 is: 233,699.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,912.40 : 304,109.40 = 155,932.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,912.40/304,109.40 = 155,932.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,912.40x = 304,109.40 × 155,932.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,912.40x = 47,420,508,604.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,420,508,604.56/202,912.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,699.41

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