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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,957.76, 304,437.93 and 53,196.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,957.76, 304,437.93 and 53,196.75 is: 79,795.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,957.76 : 304,437.93 = 53,196.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,957.76/304,437.93 = 53,196.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,957.76x = 304,437.93 × 53,196.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,957.76x = 16,195,108,452.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,195,108,452.73/202,957.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,795.47

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