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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,211.40, 312,462.90 and 133,513.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,211.40, 312,462.90 and 133,513.20 is: 200,363.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,211.40 : 312,462.90 = 133,513.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,211.40/312,462.90 = 133,513.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,211.40x = 312,462.90 × 133,513.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,211.40x = 41,717,921,660.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,717,921,660.28/208,211.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,363.29

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