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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,659.22, 304,054.44 and 97,464.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,659.22, 304,054.44 and 97,464.52 is: 146,228.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,659.22 : 304,054.44 = 97,464.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,659.22/304,054.44 = 97,464.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,659.22x = 304,054.44 × 97,464.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,659.22x = 29,634,520,048.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,634,520,048.47/202,659.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,228.33

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