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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,133.41, 312,173.78 and 65,980.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,133.41, 312,173.78 and 65,980.06 is: 98,961.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,133.41 : 312,173.78 = 65,980.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,133.41/312,173.78 = 65,980.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,133.41x = 312,173.78 × 65,980.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,133.41x = 20,597,244,119.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,597,244,119.34/208,133.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,961.74

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