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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,046.40, 312,069.60 and 208,046.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,046.40, 312,069.60 and 208,046.40 is: 312,069.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,046.40 : 312,069.60 = 208,046.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,046.40/312,069.60 = 208,046.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,046.40x = 312,069.60 × 208,046.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,046.40x = 64,924,956,829.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,924,956,829.44/208,046.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,069.60

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