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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,297.70, 303,045.60 and 177,365.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,297.70, 303,045.60 and 177,365.90 is: 265,697.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,297.70 : 303,045.60 = 177,365.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,297.70/303,045.60 = 177,365.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,297.70x = 303,045.60 × 177,365.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,297.70x = 53,749,955,585.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,749,955,585.04/202,297.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,697.31

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