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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,255.70, 301,883.55 and 181,210.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,255.70, 301,883.55 and 181,210.90 is: 271,816.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,255.70 : 301,883.55 = 181,210.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,255.70/301,883.55 = 181,210.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,255.70x = 301,883.55 × 181,210.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,255.70x = 54,704,589,790.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,704,589,790.70/201,255.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,816.35

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