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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,960.62, 304,434.63 and 96,421.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,960.62, 304,434.63 and 96,421.25 is: 144,628.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,960.62 : 304,434.63 = 96,421.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,960.62/304,434.63 = 96,421.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,960.62x = 304,434.63 × 96,421.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,960.62x = 29,353,966,045.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,353,966,045.71/202,960.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,628.87

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