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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,289.36, 303,340.19 and 118,073.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,289.36, 303,340.19 and 118,073.88 is: 177,056.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,289.36 : 303,340.19 = 118,073.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,289.36/303,340.19 = 118,073.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,289.36x = 303,340.19 × 118,073.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,289.36x = 35,816,552,602.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,816,552,602.87/202,289.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,056.04

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