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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,036.99, 312,064.38 and 81,704.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,036.99, 312,064.38 and 81,704.62 is: 122,560.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,036.99 : 312,064.38 = 81,704.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,036.99/312,064.38 = 81,704.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,036.99x = 312,064.38 × 81,704.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,036.99x = 25,497,102,122.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,497,102,122.33/208,036.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,560.43

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