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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,836.80, 304,255.20 and 69,705.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,836.80, 304,255.20 and 69,705.20 is: 104,557.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,836.80 : 304,255.20 = 69,705.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,836.80/304,255.20 = 69,705.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,836.80x = 304,255.20 × 69,705.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,836.80x = 21,208,169,567.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,208,169,567.04/202,836.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,557.80

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