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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,092.78, 303,139.14 and 113,353.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,092.78, 303,139.14 and 113,353.20 is: 170,029.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,092.78 : 303,139.14 = 113,353.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,092.78/303,139.14 = 113,353.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,092.78x = 303,139.14 × 113,353.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,092.78x = 34,361,791,564.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,361,791,564.25/202,092.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,029.78

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