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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,833.32, 304,157.63 and 108,039.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,833.32, 304,157.63 and 108,039.42 is: 162,009.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,833.32 : 304,157.63 = 108,039.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,833.32/304,157.63 = 108,039.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,833.32x = 304,157.63 × 108,039.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,833.32x = 32,861,014,203.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,861,014,203.87/202,833.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,009.94

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