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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,937.80, 304,406.70 and 197,105.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,937.80, 304,406.70 and 197,105.80 is: 295,658.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,937.80 : 304,406.70 = 197,105.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,937.80/304,406.70 = 197,105.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,937.80x = 304,406.70 × 197,105.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,937.80x = 60,000,326,128.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,000,326,128.86/202,937.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,658.70

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