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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,742.30, 305,613.45 and 151,254.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,742.30, 305,613.45 and 151,254.30 is: 226,881.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,742.30 : 305,613.45 = 151,254.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,742.30/305,613.45 = 151,254.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,742.30x = 305,613.45 × 151,254.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,742.30x = 46,225,348,450.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,225,348,450.34/203,742.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,881.45

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