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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,946.49, 304,410.69 and 53,183.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,946.49, 304,410.69 and 53,183.43 is: 79,772.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,946.49 : 304,410.69 = 53,183.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,946.49/304,410.69 = 53,183.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,946.49x = 304,410.69 × 53,183.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,946.49x = 16,189,604,622.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,189,604,622.87/202,946.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,772.77

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