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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,934.84, 280,050.40 and 112,294.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,934.84, 280,050.40 and 112,294.62 is: 154,966.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,934.84 : 280,050.40 = 112,294.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,934.84/280,050.40 = 112,294.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,934.84x = 280,050.40 × 112,294.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,934.84x = 31,448,152,968.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,448,152,968.11/202,934.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,966.76

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