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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,060.70, 311,908.80 and 141,284.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,060.70, 311,908.80 and 141,284.30 is: 211,802.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,060.70 : 311,908.80 = 141,284.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,060.70/311,908.80 = 141,284.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,060.70x = 311,908.80 × 141,284.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,060.70x = 44,067,816,471.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,067,816,471.84/208,060.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,802.69

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