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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,167.62, 304,748.19 and 55,423.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,167.62, 304,748.19 and 55,423.62 is: 83,134.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,167.62 : 304,748.19 = 55,423.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,167.62/304,748.19 = 55,423.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,167.62x = 304,748.19 × 55,423.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,167.62x = 16,890,247,878.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,890,247,878.25/203,167.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,134.55

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