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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,359.56, 280,635.48 and 113,935.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,359.56, 280,635.48 and 113,935.56 is: 157,230.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,359.56 : 280,635.48 = 113,935.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,359.56/280,635.48 = 113,935.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,359.56x = 280,635.48 × 113,935.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,359.56x = 31,974,360,569.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,974,360,569.67/203,359.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,230.67

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