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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,162.71, 300,196.91 and 73,734.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,162.71, 300,196.91 and 73,734.29 is: 110,584.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,162.71 : 300,196.91 = 73,734.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,162.71/300,196.91 = 73,734.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,162.71x = 300,196.91 × 73,734.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,162.71x = 22,134,805,413.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,134,805,413.38/200,162.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,584.06

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