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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,137.12, 312,079.23 and 81,625.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,137.12, 312,079.23 and 81,625.80 is: 122,389.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,137.12 : 312,079.23 = 81,625.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,137.12/312,079.23 = 81,625.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,137.12x = 312,079.23 × 81,625.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,137.12x = 25,473,716,812.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,473,716,812.13/208,137.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,389.11

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