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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,279.15, 303,418.73 and 162,913.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,279.15, 303,418.73 and 162,913.15 is: 244,369.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,279.15 : 303,418.73 = 162,913.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,279.15/303,418.73 = 162,913.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,279.15x = 303,418.73 × 162,913.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,279.15x = 49,430,901,073.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,430,901,073.30/202,279.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,369.73

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