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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,637.16, 303,955.96 and 52,877.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,637.16, 303,955.96 and 52,877.34 is: 79,316.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,637.16 : 303,955.96 = 52,877.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,637.16/303,955.96 = 52,877.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,637.16x = 303,955.96 × 52,877.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,637.16x = 16,072,382,641.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,072,382,641.95/202,637.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,316.07

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