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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,020, 312,081.84 and 60,276

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,020, 312,081.84 and 60,276 is: 90,429.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,020 : 312,081.84 = 60,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,020/312,081.84 = 60,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,020x = 312,081.84 × 60,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,020x = 18,811,044,987.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,811,044,987.84/208,020
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,429.02

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