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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,891.08, 304,087.35 and 113,957.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,891.08, 304,087.35 and 113,957.64 is: 170,796.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,891.08 : 304,087.35 = 113,957.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,891.08/304,087.35 = 113,957.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,891.08x = 304,087.35 × 113,957.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,891.08x = 34,653,076,759.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,653,076,759.85/202,891.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,796.45

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