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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,255.70, 303,383.55 and 83,914.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,255.70, 303,383.55 and 83,914.70 is: 125,872.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,255.70 : 303,383.55 = 83,914.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,255.70/303,383.55 = 83,914.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,255.70x = 303,383.55 × 83,914.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,255.70x = 25,458,339,583.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,458,339,583.19/202,255.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,872.05

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