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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,524.31, 279,563.22 and 133,602.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,524.31, 279,563.22 and 133,602.82 is: 184,424.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,524.31 : 279,563.22 = 133,602.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,524.31/279,563.22 = 133,602.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,524.31x = 279,563.22 × 133,602.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,524.31x = 37,350,434,560.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,350,434,560.28/202,524.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,424.45

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