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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,992.81, 280,128.02 and 112,348.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,992.81, 280,128.02 and 112,348.95 is: 155,040.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,992.81 : 280,128.02 = 112,348.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,992.81/280,128.02 = 112,348.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,992.81x = 280,128.02 × 112,348.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,992.81x = 31,472,088,350.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,472,088,350.83/202,992.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,040.41

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