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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,660.79, 300,966.57 and 116,466.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,660.79, 300,966.57 and 116,466.75 is: 174,685.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,660.79 : 300,966.57 = 116,466.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,660.79/300,966.57 = 116,466.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,660.79x = 300,966.57 × 116,466.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,660.79x = 35,052,598,266.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,052,598,266.55/200,660.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,685.84

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