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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,246.55, 303,485.74 and 82,281.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,246.55, 303,485.74 and 82,281.37 is: 123,469.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,246.55 : 303,485.74 = 82,281.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,246.55/303,485.74 = 82,281.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,246.55x = 303,485.74 × 82,281.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,246.55x = 24,971,222,462.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,971,222,462.66/202,246.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,469.21

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