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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,121.73, 278,924.72 and 116,082.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,121.73, 278,924.72 and 116,082.54 is: 160,192.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,121.73 : 278,924.72 = 116,082.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,121.73/278,924.72 = 116,082.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,121.73x = 278,924.72 × 116,082.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,121.73x = 32,378,289,385.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,378,289,385.98/202,121.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,192.03

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