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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,804.61, 304,183.67 and 53,059.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,804.61, 304,183.67 and 53,059.34 is: 79,582.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,804.61 : 304,183.67 = 53,059.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,804.61/304,183.67 = 53,059.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,804.61x = 304,183.67 × 53,059.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,804.61x = 16,139,785,264.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,139,785,264.14/202,804.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,582.93

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