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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,925.32, 280,106.04 and 118,113.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,925.32, 280,106.04 and 118,113.64 is: 163,037.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,925.32 : 280,106.04 = 118,113.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,925.32/280,106.04 = 118,113.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,925.32x = 280,106.04 × 118,113.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,925.32x = 33,084,343,970.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,084,343,970.39/202,925.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,037.04

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