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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,010.40, 312,015.60 and 89,912.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,010.40, 312,015.60 and 89,912.40 is: 134,868.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,010.40 : 312,015.60 = 89,912.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,010.40/312,015.60 = 89,912.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,010.40x = 312,015.60 × 89,912.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,010.40x = 28,054,071,433.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,054,071,433.44/208,010.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,868.60

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