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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,802.24, 304,180.12 and 53,056.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,802.24, 304,180.12 and 53,056.98 is: 79,579.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,802.24 : 304,180.12 = 53,056.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,802.24/304,180.12 = 53,056.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,802.24x = 304,180.12 × 53,056.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,802.24x = 16,138,878,410.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,138,878,410.60/202,802.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,579.39

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