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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,225.90, 303,338.85 and 164,172.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,225.90, 303,338.85 and 164,172.10 is: 246,258.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,225.90 : 303,338.85 = 164,172.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,225.90/303,338.85 = 164,172.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,225.90x = 303,338.85 × 164,172.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,225.90x = 49,799,776,016.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,799,776,016.09/202,225.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,258.15

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