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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,310.70, 301,601.55 and 159,466.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,310.70, 301,601.55 and 159,466.10 is: 238,910.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,310.70 : 301,601.55 = 159,466.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,310.70/301,601.55 = 159,466.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,310.70x = 301,601.55 × 159,466.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,310.70x = 48,095,222,932.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,095,222,932.46/201,310.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,910.42

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