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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,061.67, 312,018.69 and 74,906.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,061.67, 312,018.69 and 74,906.17 is: 112,332.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,061.67 : 312,018.69 = 74,906.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,061.67/312,018.69 = 74,906.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,061.67x = 312,018.69 × 74,906.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,061.67x = 23,372,125,036.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,372,125,036.32/208,061.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,332.68

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