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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,670.59, 304,005.78 and 52,909.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,670.59, 304,005.78 and 52,909.59 is: 79,364.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,670.59 : 304,005.78 = 52,909.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,670.59/304,005.78 = 52,909.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,670.59x = 304,005.78 × 52,909.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,670.59x = 16,084,821,177.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,084,821,177.43/202,670.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,364.36

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