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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,217.74, 303,315.63 and 61,976.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,217.74, 303,315.63 and 61,976.74 is: 92,961.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,217.74 : 303,315.63 = 61,976.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,217.74/303,315.63 = 61,976.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,217.74x = 303,315.63 × 61,976.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,217.74x = 18,798,513,938.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,798,513,938.45/202,217.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,961.74

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