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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,993.80, 304,053.30 and 168,001.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,993.80, 304,053.30 and 168,001.80 is: 251,640.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,993.80 : 304,053.30 = 168,001.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,993.80/304,053.30 = 168,001.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,993.80x = 304,053.30 × 168,001.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,993.80x = 51,081,501,695.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,081,501,695.94/202,993.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,640.70

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