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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,887.73, 304,272.13 and 76,436.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,887.73, 304,272.13 and 76,436.74 is: 114,632.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,887.73 : 304,272.13 = 76,436.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,887.73/304,272.13 = 76,436.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,887.73x = 304,272.13 × 76,436.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,887.73x = 23,257,569,690.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,257,569,690.06/202,887.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,632.71

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