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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,711.04, 304,084.38 and 52,950.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,711.04, 304,084.38 and 52,950.14 is: 79,429.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,711.04 : 304,084.38 = 52,950.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,711.04/304,084.38 = 52,950.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,711.04x = 304,084.38 × 52,950.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,711.04x = 16,101,310,492.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,101,310,492.81/202,711.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,429.86

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