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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,949.80, 304,443.90 and 55,205.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,949.80, 304,443.90 and 55,205.80 is: 82,813.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,949.80 : 304,443.90 = 55,205.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,949.80/304,443.90 = 55,205.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,949.80x = 304,443.90 × 55,205.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,949.80x = 16,807,069,054.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,807,069,054.62/202,949.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,813.92

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