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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,152.02, 287,251.89 and 112,660.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,152.02, 287,251.89 and 112,660.76 is: 155,472.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,152.02 : 287,251.89 = 112,660.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,152.02/287,251.89 = 112,660.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,152.02x = 287,251.89 × 112,660.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,152.02x = 32,362,016,238.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,362,016,238.84/208,152.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,472.99

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