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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,975.80, 304,463.70 and 97,805.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,975.80, 304,463.70 and 97,805.40 is: 146,708.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,975.80 : 304,463.70 = 97,805.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,975.80/304,463.70 = 97,805.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,975.80x = 304,463.70 × 97,805.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,975.80x = 29,778,193,963.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,778,193,963.98/202,975.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,708.10

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