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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,964.80, 304,466.40 and 55,220.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,964.80, 304,466.40 and 55,220.80 is: 82,836.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,964.80 : 304,466.40 = 55,220.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,964.80/304,466.40 = 55,220.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,964.80x = 304,466.40 × 55,220.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,964.80x = 16,812,878,181.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,812,878,181.12/202,964.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,836.42

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