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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,105.28, 287,186.62 and 122,046.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,105.28, 287,186.62 and 122,046.72 is: 168,425.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,105.28 : 287,186.62 = 122,046.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,105.28/287,186.62 = 122,046.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,105.28x = 287,186.62 × 122,046.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,105.28x = 35,050,184,998.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,050,184,998.89/208,105.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,425.26

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