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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,001.40, 312,002.10 and 89,903.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,001.40, 312,002.10 and 89,903.40 is: 134,855.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,001.40 : 312,002.10 = 89,903.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,001.40/312,002.10 = 89,903.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,001.40x = 312,002.10 × 89,903.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,001.40x = 28,050,049,597.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,050,049,597.14/208,001.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,855.10

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