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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,908.96, 304,248.24 and 169,835.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,908.96, 304,248.24 and 169,835.04 is: 254,656.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,908.96 : 304,248.24 = 169,835.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,908.96/304,248.24 = 169,835.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,908.96x = 304,248.24 × 169,835.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,908.96x = 51,672,012,010.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,672,012,010.33/202,908.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,656.14

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