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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,483.65, 303,725.49 and 52,723.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,483.65, 303,725.49 and 52,723.52 is: 79,085.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,483.65 : 303,725.49 = 52,723.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,483.65/303,725.49 = 52,723.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,483.65x = 303,725.49 × 52,723.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,483.65x = 16,013,476,946.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,013,476,946.52/202,483.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,085.28

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