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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,162.81, 300,244.74 and 73,748.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,162.81, 300,244.74 and 73,748.28 is: 110,622.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,162.81 : 300,244.74 = 73,748.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,162.81/300,244.74 = 73,748.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,162.81x = 300,244.74 × 73,748.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,162.81x = 22,142,533,154.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,142,533,154.05/200,162.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,622.61

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