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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,179.80, 304,332.30 and 168,187.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,179.80, 304,332.30 and 168,187.80 is: 251,919.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,179.80 : 304,332.30 = 168,187.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,179.80/304,332.30 = 168,187.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,179.80x = 304,332.30 × 168,187.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,179.80x = 51,184,980,005.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,184,980,005.94/203,179.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,919.63

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