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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,004.80, 304,069.80 and 168,012.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,004.80, 304,069.80 and 168,012.80 is: 251,657.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,004.80 : 304,069.80 = 168,012.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,004.80/304,069.80 = 168,012.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,004.80x = 304,069.80 × 168,012.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,004.80x = 51,087,618,493.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,087,618,493.44/203,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,657.19

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