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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,341.74, 303,512.40 and 60,186.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,341.74, 303,512.40 and 60,186.45 is: 90,279.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,341.74 : 303,512.40 = 60,186.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,341.74/303,512.40 = 60,186.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,341.74x = 303,512.40 × 60,186.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,341.74x = 18,267,333,886.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,267,333,886.98/202,341.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,279.61

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