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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,298.43, 300,167.38 and 116,036.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,298.43, 300,167.38 and 116,036.16 is: 173,891.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,298.43 : 300,167.38 = 116,036.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,298.43/300,167.38 = 116,036.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,298.43x = 300,167.38 × 116,036.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,298.43x = 34,830,270,132.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,830,270,132.46/200,298.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,891.88

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