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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,843.80, 304,265.70 and 84,475.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,843.80, 304,265.70 and 84,475.80 is: 126,713.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,843.80 : 304,265.70 = 84,475.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,843.80/304,265.70 = 84,475.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,843.80x = 304,265.70 × 84,475.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,843.80x = 25,703,088,420.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,703,088,420.06/202,843.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,713.70

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