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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,983.60, 304,475.40 and 62,785.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,983.60, 304,475.40 and 62,785.20 is: 94,177.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,983.60 : 304,475.40 = 62,785.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,983.60/304,475.40 = 62,785.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,983.60x = 304,475.40 × 62,785.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,983.60x = 19,116,548,884.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,116,548,884.08/202,983.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,177.80

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