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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,231.15, 303,346.73 and 164,177.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,231.15, 303,346.73 and 164,177.35 is: 246,266.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,231.15 : 303,346.73 = 164,177.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,231.15/303,346.73 = 164,177.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,231.15x = 303,346.73 × 164,177.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,231.15x = 49,802,662,262.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,802,662,262.57/202,231.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,266.03

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