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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,362.81, 303,545.07 and 52,592.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,362.81, 303,545.07 and 52,592.49 is: 78,888.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,362.81 : 303,545.07 = 52,592.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,362.81/303,545.07 = 52,592.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,362.81x = 303,545.07 × 52,592.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,362.81x = 15,964,191,058.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,964,191,058.52/202,362.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,888.96

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