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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,335.80, 305,003.70 and 150,847.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,335.80, 305,003.70 and 150,847.80 is: 226,271.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,335.80 : 305,003.70 = 150,847.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,335.80/305,003.70 = 150,847.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,335.80x = 305,003.70 × 150,847.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,335.80x = 46,009,137,136.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,009,137,136.86/203,335.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,271.70

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