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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,280.92, 303,327.51 and 118,065.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,280.92, 303,327.51 and 118,065.33 is: 177,043.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,280.92 : 303,327.51 = 118,065.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,280.92/303,327.51 = 118,065.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,280.92x = 303,327.51 × 118,065.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,280.92x = 35,812,462,566.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,812,462,566.23/202,280.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,043.21

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