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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,650.12, 279,671.64 and 112,004.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,650.12, 279,671.64 and 112,004.12 is: 154,573.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,650.12 : 279,671.64 = 112,004.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,650.12/279,671.64 = 112,004.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,650.12x = 279,671.64 × 112,004.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,650.12x = 31,324,374,633.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,324,374,633.17/202,650.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,573.68

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