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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,903.80, 305,855.70 and 150,759.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,903.80, 305,855.70 and 150,759.70 is: 226,139.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,903.80 : 305,855.70 = 150,759.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,903.80/305,855.70 = 150,759.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,903.80x = 305,855.70 × 150,759.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,903.80x = 46,110,713,575.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,110,713,575.29/203,903.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,139.55

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