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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,131.68, 303,227.78 and 65,309.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,131.68, 303,227.78 and 65,309.04 is: 97,973.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,131.68 : 303,227.78 = 65,309.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,131.68/303,227.78 = 65,309.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,131.68x = 303,227.78 × 65,309.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,131.68x = 19,803,514,886.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,803,514,886.59/202,131.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,973.34

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