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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,902.55, 303,309.12 and 201,811.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,902.55, 303,309.12 and 201,811.74 is: 278,356.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,902.55 : 303,309.12 = 201,811.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,902.55/303,309.12 = 201,811.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,902.55x = 303,309.12 × 201,811.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,902.55x = 61,211,341,265.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,211,341,265.07/219,902.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,356.67

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