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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,978.58, 277,349.76 and 110,332.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,978.58, 277,349.76 and 110,332.29 is: 152,258.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,978.58 : 277,349.76 = 110,332.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,978.58/277,349.76 = 110,332.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,978.58x = 277,349.76 × 110,332.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,978.58x = 30,600,634,151.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,600,634,151.75/200,978.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,258.19

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