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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,851.40, 304,212.30 and 84,494.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,851.40, 304,212.30 and 84,494.20 is: 126,714.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,851.40 : 304,212.30 = 84,494.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,851.40/304,212.30 = 84,494.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,851.40x = 304,212.30 × 84,494.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,851.40x = 25,704,174,918.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,704,174,918.66/202,851.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,714.31

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