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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,738.20, 304,136.10 and 62,482.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,738.20, 304,136.10 and 62,482.20 is: 93,732.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,738.20 : 304,136.10 = 62,482.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,738.20/304,136.10 = 62,482.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,738.20x = 304,136.10 × 62,482.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,738.20x = 19,003,092,627.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,003,092,627.42/202,738.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,732.18

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