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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,856.40, 304,210.08 and 69,698.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,856.40, 304,210.08 and 69,698.88 is: 104,522.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,856.40 : 304,210.08 = 69,698.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,856.40/304,210.08 = 69,698.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,856.40x = 304,210.08 × 69,698.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,856.40x = 21,203,101,860.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,203,101,860.71/202,856.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,522.72

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