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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,900.58, 304,101.60 and 113,967.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,900.58, 304,101.60 and 113,967.14 is: 170,810.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,900.58 : 304,101.60 = 113,967.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,900.58/304,101.60 = 113,967.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,900.58x = 304,101.60 × 113,967.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,900.58x = 34,657,589,621.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,657,589,621.42/202,900.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,810.70

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