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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,058.80, 312,088.20 and 199,310.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,058.80, 312,088.20 and 199,310.80 is: 298,966.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,058.80 : 312,088.20 = 199,310.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,058.80/312,088.20 = 199,310.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,058.80x = 312,088.20 × 199,310.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,058.80x = 62,202,548,812.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,202,548,812.56/208,058.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,966.20

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