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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,988.73, 304,399.83 and 60,783.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,988.73, 304,399.83 and 60,783.90 is: 91,150.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,988.73 : 304,399.83 = 60,783.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,988.73/304,399.83 = 60,783.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,988.73x = 304,399.83 × 60,783.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,988.73x = 18,502,608,826.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,502,608,826.74/202,988.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,150.92

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