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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,168.02, 287,273.97 and 112,676.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,168.02, 287,273.97 and 112,676.76 is: 155,495.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,168.02 : 287,273.97 = 112,676.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,168.02/287,273.97 = 112,676.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,168.02x = 287,273.97 × 112,676.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,168.02x = 32,369,100,171.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,369,100,171.94/208,168.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,495.07

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