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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,777.67, 304,255.41 and 96,238.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,777.67, 304,255.41 and 96,238.57 is: 144,400.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,777.67 : 304,255.41 = 96,238.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,777.67/304,255.41 = 96,238.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,777.67x = 304,255.41 × 96,238.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,777.67x = 29,281,104,051.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,281,104,051.89/202,777.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,400.04

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