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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,872.74, 277,203.62 and 110,230.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,872.74, 277,203.62 and 110,230.22 is: 152,117.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,872.74 : 277,203.62 = 110,230.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,872.74/277,203.62 = 110,230.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,872.74x = 277,203.62 × 110,230.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,872.74x = 30,556,216,017.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,556,216,017.40/200,872.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,117.29

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