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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,222.76, 280,447.36 and 112,584.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,222.76, 280,447.36 and 112,584.61 is: 155,366.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,222.76 : 280,447.36 = 112,584.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,222.76/280,447.36 = 112,584.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,222.76x = 280,447.36 × 112,584.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,222.76x = 31,574,056,651.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,574,056,651.13/203,222.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,366.73

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