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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,668.70, 304,003.05 and 54,924.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,668.70, 304,003.05 and 54,924.70 is: 82,387.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,668.70 : 304,003.05 = 54,924.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,668.70/304,003.05 = 54,924.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,668.70x = 304,003.05 × 54,924.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,668.70x = 16,697,276,320.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,697,276,320.34/202,668.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,387.05

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