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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,220.74, 303,320.13 and 61,979.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,220.74, 303,320.13 and 61,979.74 is: 92,966.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,220.74 : 303,320.13 = 61,979.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,220.74/303,320.13 = 61,979.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,220.74x = 303,320.13 × 61,979.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,220.74x = 18,799,702,794.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,799,702,794.17/202,220.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,966.24

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