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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,184.71, 303,278.28 and 89,838.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,184.71, 303,278.28 and 89,838.52 is: 134,758.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,184.71 : 303,278.28 = 89,838.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,184.71/303,278.28 = 89,838.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,184.71x = 303,278.28 × 89,838.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,184.71x = 27,246,071,823.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,246,071,823.35/202,184.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,758.32

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