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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,472.31, 303,758.64 and 60,316.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,472.31, 303,758.64 and 60,316.95 is: 90,490.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,472.31 : 303,758.64 = 60,316.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,472.31/303,758.64 = 60,316.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,472.31x = 303,758.64 × 60,316.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,472.31x = 18,321,794,700.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,321,794,700.95/202,472.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,490.37

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