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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,175.18, 304,561.89 and 96,371.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,175.18, 304,561.89 and 96,371.82 is: 144,462.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,175.18 : 304,561.89 = 96,371.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,175.18/304,561.89 = 96,371.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,175.18x = 304,561.89 × 96,371.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,175.18x = 29,351,183,641.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,351,183,641.94/203,175.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,462.45

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