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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,315.70, 303,595.05 and 83,974.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,315.70, 303,595.05 and 83,974.70 is: 126,012.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,315.70 : 303,595.05 = 83,974.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,315.70/303,595.05 = 83,974.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,315.70x = 303,595.05 × 83,974.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,315.70x = 25,494,303,245.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,494,303,245.24/202,315.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,012.48

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