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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,203.70, 603,305.55 and 152,853.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,203.70, 603,305.55 and 152,853.30 is: 229,279.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,203.70 : 603,305.55 = 152,853.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,203.70/603,305.55 = 152,853.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,203.70x = 603,305.55 × 152,853.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,203.70x = 92,217,244,225.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,217,244,225.82/402,203.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,279.95

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