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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,048.83, 302,985.41 and 57,922.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,048.83, 302,985.41 and 57,922.92 is: 86,859.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,048.83 : 302,985.41 = 57,922.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,048.83/302,985.41 = 57,922.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,048.83x = 302,985.41 × 57,922.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,048.83x = 17,549,799,374.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,549,799,374.98/202,048.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,859.20

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