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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,379.24, 303,515.94 and 60,186.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,379.24, 303,515.94 and 60,186.21 is: 90,263.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,379.24 : 303,515.94 = 60,186.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,379.24/303,515.94 = 60,186.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,379.24x = 303,515.94 × 60,186.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,379.24x = 18,267,473,190.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,267,473,190.70/202,379.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,263.57

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