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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,978.49, 277,350.78 and 110,340.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,978.49, 277,350.78 and 110,340.29 is: 152,269.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,978.49 : 277,350.78 = 110,340.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,978.49/277,350.78 = 110,340.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,978.49x = 277,350.78 × 110,340.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,978.49x = 30,602,966,604.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,602,966,604.08/200,978.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,269.86

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