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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,855.99, 302,773.92 and 75,486.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,855.99, 302,773.92 and 75,486.94 is: 113,226.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,855.99 : 302,773.92 = 75,486.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,855.99/302,773.92 = 75,486.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,855.99x = 302,773.92 × 75,486.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,855.99x = 22,855,477,112.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,855,477,112.10/201,855.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,226.65

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