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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,982.40, 304,473.60 and 92,174.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,982.40, 304,473.60 and 92,174.40 is: 138,261.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,982.40 : 304,473.60 = 92,174.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,982.40/304,473.60 = 92,174.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,982.40x = 304,473.60 × 92,174.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,982.40x = 28,064,671,395.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,064,671,395.84/202,982.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,261.60

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