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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,837.92, 304,406.37 and 96,222.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,837.92, 304,406.37 and 96,222.21 is: 144,404.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,837.92 : 304,406.37 = 96,222.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,837.92/304,406.37 = 96,222.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,837.92x = 304,406.37 × 96,222.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,837.92x = 29,290,651,656.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,290,651,656.33/202,837.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,404.22

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