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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,223.80, 304,835.70 and 62,996.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,223.80, 304,835.70 and 62,996.60 is: 94,494.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,223.80 : 304,835.70 = 62,996.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,223.80/304,835.70 = 62,996.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,223.80x = 304,835.70 × 62,996.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,223.80x = 19,203,612,658.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,203,612,658.62/203,223.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,494.90

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