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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,101.70, 302,958.15 and 157,098.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,101.70, 302,958.15 and 157,098.10 is: 235,496.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,101.70 : 302,958.15 = 157,098.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,101.70/302,958.15 = 157,098.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,101.70x = 302,958.15 × 157,098.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,101.70x = 47,594,149,744.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,594,149,744.52/202,101.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,496.04

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