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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,061.80, 312,092.70 and 199,313.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,061.80, 312,092.70 and 199,313.80 is: 298,970.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,061.80 : 312,092.70 = 199,313.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,061.80/312,092.70 = 199,313.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,061.80x = 312,092.70 × 199,313.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,061.80x = 62,204,381,989.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,204,381,989.26/208,061.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,970.70

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