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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,312.47, 303,507.72 and 77,643.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,312.47, 303,507.72 and 77,643.75 is: 116,480.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,312.47 : 303,507.72 = 77,643.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,312.47/303,507.72 = 77,643.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,312.47x = 303,507.72 × 77,643.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,312.47x = 23,565,477,534.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,565,477,534.75/202,312.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,480.60

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