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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,419.87, 277,963.86 and 110,780.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,419.87, 277,963.86 and 110,780.42 is: 152,879.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,419.87 : 277,963.86 = 110,780.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,419.87/277,963.86 = 110,780.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,419.87x = 277,963.86 × 110,780.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,419.87x = 30,792,953,155.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,792,953,155.62/201,419.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,879.42

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