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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,160.73, 301,962.67 and 169,957.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,160.73, 301,962.67 and 169,957.71 is: 255,123.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,160.73 : 301,962.67 = 169,957.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,160.73/301,962.67 = 169,957.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,160.73x = 301,962.67 × 169,957.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,160.73x = 51,320,883,473.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,320,883,473.79/201,160.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,123.77

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