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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,223.70, 301,835.55 and 53,479.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,223.70, 301,835.55 and 53,479.70 is: 80,219.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,223.70 : 301,835.55 = 53,479.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,223.70/301,835.55 = 53,479.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,223.70x = 301,835.55 × 53,479.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,223.70x = 16,142,074,663.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,142,074,663.34/201,223.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,219.55

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