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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,375.28, 304,920.60 and 146,485.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,375.28, 304,920.60 and 146,485.92 is: 219,626.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,375.28 : 304,920.60 = 146,485.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,375.28/304,920.60 = 146,485.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,375.28x = 304,920.60 × 146,485.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,375.28x = 44,666,574,617.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,666,574,617.95/203,375.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,626.37

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