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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,298.70, 303,047.10 and 177,366.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,298.70, 303,047.10 and 177,366.90 is: 265,698.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,298.70 : 303,047.10 = 177,366.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,298.70/303,047.10 = 177,366.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,298.70x = 303,047.10 × 177,366.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,298.70x = 53,750,524,680.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,750,524,680.99/202,298.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,698.81

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