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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,281.92, 303,329.01 and 118,066.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,281.92, 303,329.01 and 118,066.33 is: 177,044.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,281.92 : 303,329.01 = 118,066.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,281.92/303,329.01 = 118,066.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,281.92x = 303,329.01 × 118,066.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,281.92x = 35,812,942,993.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,812,942,993.23/202,281.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,044.71

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