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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,952.61, 304,422.64 and 96,413.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,952.61, 304,422.64 and 96,413.26 is: 144,616.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,952.61 : 304,422.64 = 96,413.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,952.61/304,422.64 = 96,413.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,952.61x = 304,422.64 × 96,413.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,952.61x = 29,350,379,140.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,350,379,140.21/202,952.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,616.91

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