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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,637.10, 304,042.05 and 97,401.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,637.10, 304,042.05 and 97,401.90 is: 146,144.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,637.10 : 304,042.05 = 97,401.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,637.10/304,042.05 = 97,401.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,637.10x = 304,042.05 × 97,401.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,637.10x = 29,614,273,349.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,614,273,349.90/202,637.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,144.38

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