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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,111.44, 312,167.14 and 88,187.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,111.44, 312,167.14 and 88,187.28 is: 132,280.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,111.44 : 312,167.14 = 88,187.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,111.44/312,167.14 = 88,187.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,111.44x = 312,167.14 × 88,187.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,111.44x = 27,529,170,981.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,529,170,981.98/208,111.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,280.91

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