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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,984.23, 304,393.10 and 60,779.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,984.23, 304,393.10 and 60,779.42 is: 91,144.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,984.23 : 304,393.10 = 60,779.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,984.23/304,393.10 = 60,779.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,984.23x = 304,393.10 × 60,779.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,984.23x = 18,500,834,244.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,500,834,244.14/202,984.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,144.20

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