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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,171.61, 303,205.51 and 59,983.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,171.61, 303,205.51 and 59,983.25 is: 89,959.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,171.61 : 303,205.51 = 59,983.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,171.61/303,205.51 = 59,983.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,171.61x = 303,205.51 × 59,983.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,171.61x = 18,187,250,876.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,187,250,876.93/202,171.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,959.47

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