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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,913.63, 280,021.76 and 113,489.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,913.63, 280,021.76 and 113,489.63 is: 156,616.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,913.63 : 280,021.76 = 113,489.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,913.63/280,021.76 = 113,489.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,913.63x = 280,021.76 × 113,489.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,913.63x = 31,779,565,934.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,779,565,934.35/202,913.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,616.22

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