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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,997.01, 280,136.46 and 112,359.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,997.01, 280,136.46 and 112,359.27 is: 155,056.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,997.01 : 280,136.46 = 112,359.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,997.01/280,136.46 = 112,359.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,997.01x = 280,136.46 × 112,359.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,997.01x = 31,475,928,145.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,475,928,145.98/202,997.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,056.12

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