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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,164.59, 836,078.89 and 202,206.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,164.59, 836,078.89 and 202,206.27 is: 303,429.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,164.59 : 836,078.89 = 202,206.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,164.59/836,078.89 = 202,206.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,164.59x = 836,078.89 × 202,206.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,164.59x = 169,060,393,772.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,060,393,772.64/557,164.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,429.90

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