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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,724.33, 304,237.96 and 76,489.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,724.33, 304,237.96 and 76,489.07 is: 114,790.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,724.33 : 304,237.96 = 76,489.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,724.33/304,237.96 = 76,489.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,724.33x = 304,237.96 × 76,489.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,724.33x = 23,270,876,906.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,270,876,906.68/202,724.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,790.75

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