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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,906.73, 280,100.96 and 121,263.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,906.73, 280,100.96 and 121,263.79 is: 167,397.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,906.73 : 280,100.96 = 121,263.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,906.73/280,100.96 = 121,263.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,906.73x = 280,100.96 × 121,263.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,906.73x = 33,966,101,985.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,966,101,985.41/202,906.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,397.61

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