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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,699.70, 302,549.55 and 179,926.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,699.70, 302,549.55 and 179,926.90 is: 269,890.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,699.70 : 302,549.55 = 179,926.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,699.70/302,549.55 = 179,926.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,699.70x = 302,549.55 × 179,926.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,699.70x = 54,436,802,627.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,436,802,627.90/201,699.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,890.35

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