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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,963.02, 304,445.82 and 53,202

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,963.02, 304,445.82 and 53,202 is: 79,803.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,963.02 : 304,445.82 = 53,202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,963.02/304,445.82 = 53,202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,963.02x = 304,445.82 × 53,202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,963.02x = 16,197,126,515.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,197,126,515.64/202,963.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,803.34

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