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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,501.54, 303,752.31 and 158,061.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,501.54, 303,752.31 and 158,061.70 is: 237,092.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,501.54 : 303,752.31 = 158,061.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,501.54/303,752.31 = 158,061.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,501.54x = 303,752.31 × 158,061.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,501.54x = 48,011,606,497.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,011,606,497.53/202,501.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,092.55

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