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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,648.73, 303,978.30 and 96,007.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,648.73, 303,978.30 and 96,007.71 is: 144,014.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,648.73 : 303,978.30 = 96,007.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,648.73/303,978.30 = 96,007.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,648.73x = 303,978.30 × 96,007.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,648.73x = 29,184,260,472.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,184,260,472.69/202,648.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,014.03

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