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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,500.54, 303,750.81 and 158,060.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,500.54, 303,750.81 and 158,060.70 is: 237,091.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,500.54 : 303,750.81 = 158,060.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,500.54/303,750.81 = 158,060.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,500.54x = 303,750.81 × 158,060.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,500.54x = 48,011,065,654.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,011,065,654.17/202,500.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,091.05

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