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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,255.08, 303,380.19 and 52,482.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,255.08, 303,380.19 and 52,482.03 is: 78,722.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,255.08 : 303,380.19 = 52,482.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,255.08/303,380.19 = 52,482.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,255.08x = 303,380.19 × 52,482.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,255.08x = 15,922,008,232.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,922,008,232.99/202,255.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,722.41

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