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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,708.55, 305,562.83 and 151,220.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,708.55, 305,562.83 and 151,220.55 is: 226,830.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,708.55 : 305,562.83 = 151,220.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,708.55/305,562.83 = 151,220.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,708.55x = 305,562.83 × 151,220.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,708.55x = 46,207,378,456.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,207,378,456.05/203,708.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,830.83

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