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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,970.60, 302,955.90 and 162,604.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,970.60, 302,955.90 and 162,604.60 is: 243,906.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,970.60 : 302,955.90 = 162,604.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,970.60/302,955.90 = 162,604.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,970.60x = 302,955.90 × 162,604.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,970.60x = 49,262,022,937.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,262,022,937.14/201,970.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,906.90

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