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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,381.08, 279,302.60 and 111,746.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,381.08, 279,302.60 and 111,746.04 is: 154,218.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,381.08 : 279,302.60 = 111,746.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,381.08/279,302.60 = 111,746.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,381.08x = 279,302.60 × 111,746.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,381.08x = 31,210,959,511.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,210,959,511.70/202,381.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,218.76

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