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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,675.70, 302,513.55 and 179,902.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,675.70, 302,513.55 and 179,902.90 is: 269,854.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,675.70 : 302,513.55 = 179,902.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,675.70/302,513.55 = 179,902.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,675.70x = 302,513.55 × 179,902.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,675.70x = 54,423,064,934.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,423,064,934.30/201,675.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,854.35

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