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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,849.90, 304,210.05 and 84,492.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,849.90, 304,210.05 and 84,492.70 is: 126,712.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,849.90 : 304,210.05 = 84,492.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,849.90/304,210.05 = 84,492.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,849.90x = 304,210.05 × 84,492.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,849.90x = 25,703,528,491.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,703,528,491.64/202,849.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,712.06

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