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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,009.23, 304,555.88 and 60,848.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,009.23, 304,555.88 and 60,848.76 is: 91,285.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,009.23 : 304,555.88 = 60,848.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,009.23/304,555.88 = 60,848.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,009.23x = 304,555.88 × 60,848.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,009.23x = 18,531,848,942.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,531,848,942.92/203,009.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,285.75

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