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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,155.76, 279,064.61 and 130,570.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,155.76, 279,064.61 and 130,570.69 is: 180,245.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,155.76 : 279,064.61 = 130,570.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,155.76/279,064.61 = 130,570.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,155.76x = 279,064.61 × 130,570.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,155.76x = 36,437,658,682.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,437,658,682.28/202,155.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,245.46

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