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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,313.35, 277,812.99 and 115,273.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,313.35, 277,812.99 and 115,273.63 is: 159,077.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,313.35 : 277,812.99 = 115,273.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,313.35/277,812.99 = 115,273.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,313.35x = 277,812.99 × 115,273.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,313.35x = 32,024,512,165.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,024,512,165.72/201,313.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,077.94

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