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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,691.60, 304,009.80 and 52,943.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,691.60, 304,009.80 and 52,943.60 is: 79,408.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,691.60 : 304,009.80 = 52,943.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,691.60/304,009.80 = 52,943.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,691.60x = 304,009.80 × 52,943.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,691.60x = 16,095,373,247.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,095,373,247.28/202,691.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,408.19

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