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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,688.74, 304,076.58 and 60,545.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,688.74, 304,076.58 and 60,545.20 is: 90,830.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,688.74 : 304,076.58 = 60,545.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,688.74/304,076.58 = 60,545.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,688.74x = 304,076.58 × 60,545.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,688.74x = 18,410,377,351.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,410,377,351.42/202,688.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,830.78

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