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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,969.80, 422,954.70 and 202,913.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,969.80, 422,954.70 and 202,913.80 is: 304,370.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,969.80 : 422,954.70 = 202,913.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,969.80/422,954.70 = 202,913.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,969.80x = 422,954.70 × 202,913.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,969.80x = 85,823,345,404.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,823,345,404.86/281,969.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,370.70

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