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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,259.60, 303,097.80 and 89,847.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,259.60, 303,097.80 and 89,847.80 is: 134,642.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,259.60 : 303,097.80 = 89,847.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,259.60/303,097.80 = 89,847.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,259.60x = 303,097.80 × 89,847.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,259.60x = 27,232,670,514.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,232,670,514.84/202,259.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,642.17

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