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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,263.29, 304,732.13 and 96,593.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,263.29, 304,732.13 and 96,593.72 is: 144,813.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,263.29 : 304,732.13 = 96,593.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,263.29/304,732.13 = 96,593.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,263.29x = 304,732.13 × 96,593.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,263.29x = 29,435,208,033.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,435,208,033.59/203,263.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,813.20

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