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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,410.40, 303,615.60 and 179,665.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,410.40, 303,615.60 and 179,665.60 is: 269,498.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,410.40 : 303,615.60 = 179,665.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,410.40/303,615.60 = 179,665.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,410.40x = 303,615.60 × 179,665.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,410.40x = 54,549,278,943.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,549,278,943.36/202,410.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,498.40

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