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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,112.82, 312,212.98 and 67,969.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,112.82, 312,212.98 and 67,969.86 is: 101,969.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,112.82 : 312,212.98 = 67,969.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,112.82/312,212.98 = 67,969.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,112.82x = 312,212.98 × 67,969.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,112.82x = 21,221,072,540.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,221,072,540.78/208,112.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,969.08

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