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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,744.93, 279,776.02 and 112,093.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,744.93, 279,776.02 and 112,093.78 is: 154,682.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,744.93 : 279,776.02 = 112,093.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,744.93/279,776.02 = 112,093.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,744.93x = 279,776.02 × 112,093.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,744.93x = 31,361,151,635.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,361,151,635.16/202,744.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,682.79

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