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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,945.17, 304,435.67 and 53,184.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,945.17, 304,435.67 and 53,184.88 is: 79,782.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,945.17 : 304,435.67 = 53,184.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,945.17/304,435.67 = 53,184.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,945.17x = 304,435.67 × 53,184.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,945.17x = 16,191,374,576.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,191,374,576.67/202,945.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,782.01

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