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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,803.24, 304,181.62 and 53,057.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,803.24, 304,181.62 and 53,057.98 is: 79,580.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,803.24 : 304,181.62 = 53,057.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,803.24/304,181.62 = 53,057.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,803.24x = 304,181.62 × 53,057.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,803.24x = 16,139,262,310.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,139,262,310.33/202,803.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,580.89

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