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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,947.84, 280,068.48 and 112,310.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,947.84, 280,068.48 and 112,310.40 is: 154,988.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,947.84 : 280,068.48 = 112,310.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,947.84/280,068.48 = 112,310.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,947.84x = 280,068.48 × 112,310.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,947.84x = 31,454,603,016.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,454,603,016.19/202,947.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,988.61

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