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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,161.15, 279,072.08 and 130,576.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,161.15, 279,072.08 and 130,576.09 is: 180,252.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,161.15 : 279,072.08 = 130,576.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,161.15/279,072.08 = 130,576.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,161.15x = 279,072.08 × 130,576.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,161.15x = 36,440,141,034.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,440,141,034.57/202,161.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,252.94

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