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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,004.76, 312,005.52 and 108,113.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,004.76, 312,005.52 and 108,113.40 is: 162,169.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,004.76 : 312,005.52 = 108,113.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,004.76/312,005.52 = 108,113.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,004.76x = 312,005.52 × 108,113.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,004.76x = 33,731,977,585.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,731,977,585.97/208,004.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,169.26

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