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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,837.43, 304,252.71 and 60,683.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,837.43, 304,252.71 and 60,683.04 is: 91,023.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,837.43 : 304,252.71 = 60,683.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,837.43/304,252.71 = 60,683.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,837.43x = 304,252.71 × 60,683.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,837.43x = 18,462,979,143.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,462,979,143.48/202,837.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,023.53

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