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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,004.55, 278,768.22 and 111,364.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,004.55, 278,768.22 and 111,364.05 is: 153,683.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,004.55 : 278,768.22 = 111,364.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,004.55/278,768.22 = 111,364.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,004.55x = 278,768.22 × 111,364.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,004.55x = 31,044,757,990.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,044,757,990.49/202,004.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,683.46

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