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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,184.20, 302,741.70 and 162,016.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,184.20, 302,741.70 and 162,016.30 is: 242,596.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,184.20 : 302,741.70 = 162,016.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,184.20/302,741.70 = 162,016.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,184.20x = 302,741.70 × 162,016.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,184.20x = 49,049,090,089.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,049,090,089.71/202,184.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,596.06

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