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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,671.20, 304,006.80 and 54,927.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,671.20, 304,006.80 and 54,927.20 is: 82,390.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,671.20 : 304,006.80 = 54,927.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,671.20/304,006.80 = 54,927.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,671.20x = 304,006.80 × 54,927.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,671.20x = 16,698,242,304.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,698,242,304.96/202,671.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,390.80

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