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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,187.70, 303,609.60 and 113,614.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,187.70, 303,609.60 and 113,614.20 is: 170,605.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,187.70 : 303,609.60 = 113,614.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,187.70/303,609.60 = 113,614.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,187.70x = 303,609.60 × 113,614.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,187.70x = 34,494,361,816.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,494,361,816.32/202,187.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,605.64

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