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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,169.40, 312,254.10 and 133,519.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,169.40, 312,254.10 and 133,519.80 is: 200,279.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,169.40 : 312,254.10 = 133,519.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,169.40/312,254.10 = 133,519.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,169.40x = 312,254.10 × 133,519.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,169.40x = 41,692,104,981.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,692,104,981.18/208,169.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,279.70

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