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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,172.61, 303,207.01 and 59,984.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,172.61, 303,207.01 and 59,984.25 is: 89,960.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,172.61 : 303,207.01 = 59,984.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,172.61/303,207.01 = 59,984.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,172.61x = 303,207.01 × 59,984.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,172.61x = 18,187,645,089.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,187,645,089.59/202,172.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,960.97

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