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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,925.44, 280,045.36 and 112,279.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,925.44, 280,045.36 and 112,279.92 is: 154,950.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,925.44 : 280,045.36 = 112,279.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,925.44/280,045.36 = 112,279.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,925.44x = 280,045.36 × 112,279.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,925.44x = 31,443,470,617.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,443,470,617.17/202,925.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,950.86

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