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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,665.70, 303,998.55 and 54,921.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,665.70, 303,998.55 and 54,921.70 is: 82,382.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,665.70 : 303,998.55 = 54,921.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,665.70/303,998.55 = 54,921.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,665.70x = 303,998.55 × 54,921.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,665.70x = 16,696,117,163.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,696,117,163.54/202,665.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,382.55

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