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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,774.64, 304,057.64 and 118,553.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,774.64, 304,057.64 and 118,553.36 is: 177,769.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,774.64 : 304,057.64 = 118,553.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,774.64/304,057.64 = 118,553.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,774.64x = 304,057.64 × 118,553.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,774.64x = 36,047,054,855.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,047,054,855.67/202,774.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,769.05

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