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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,073.70, 302,916.15 and 157,070.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,073.70, 302,916.15 and 157,070.10 is: 235,454.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,073.70 : 302,916.15 = 157,070.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,073.70/302,916.15 = 157,070.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,073.70x = 302,916.15 × 157,070.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,073.70x = 47,579,069,972.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,579,069,972.12/202,073.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,454.04

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