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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,042.24, 312,095.76 and 67,768.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,042.24, 312,095.76 and 67,768.24 is: 101,662.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,042.24 : 312,095.76 = 67,768.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,042.24/312,095.76 = 67,768.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,042.24x = 312,095.76 × 67,768.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,042.24x = 21,150,180,366.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,150,180,366.66/208,042.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,662.91

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