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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,743.46, 279,774.66 and 112,094.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,743.46, 279,774.66 and 112,094.14 is: 154,683.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,743.46 : 279,774.66 = 112,094.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,743.46/279,774.66 = 112,094.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,743.46x = 279,774.66 × 112,094.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,743.46x = 31,361,099,906.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,361,099,906.49/202,743.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,683.66

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