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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,407.60, 303,611.40 and 71,079.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,407.60, 303,611.40 and 71,079.60 is: 106,619.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,407.60 : 303,611.40 = 71,079.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,407.60/303,611.40 = 71,079.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,407.60x = 303,611.40 × 71,079.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,407.60x = 21,580,576,867.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,580,576,867.44/202,407.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,619.40

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