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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,579.30, 303,431.55 and 176,335.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,579.30, 303,431.55 and 176,335.30 is: 264,122.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,579.30 : 303,431.55 = 176,335.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,579.30/303,431.55 = 176,335.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,579.30x = 303,431.55 × 176,335.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,579.30x = 53,505,693,398.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,505,693,398.72/202,579.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,122.21

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