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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,766.73, 279,812.54 and 112,119.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,766.73, 279,812.54 and 112,119.68 is: 154,722.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,766.73 : 279,812.54 = 112,119.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,766.73/279,812.54 = 112,119.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,766.73x = 279,812.54 × 112,119.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,766.73x = 31,372,492,444.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,372,492,444.79/202,766.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,722.09

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