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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,408.83, 303,718.31 and 82,553.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,408.83, 303,718.31 and 82,553.71 is: 123,873.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,408.83 : 303,718.31 = 82,553.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,408.83/303,718.31 = 82,553.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,408.83x = 303,718.31 × 82,553.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,408.83x = 25,073,071,354.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,073,071,354.07/202,408.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,873.41

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