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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,220.02, 312,458.51 and 81,838.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,220.02, 312,458.51 and 81,838.06 is: 122,807.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,220.02 : 312,458.51 = 81,838.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,220.02/312,458.51 = 81,838.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,220.02x = 312,458.51 × 81,838.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,220.02x = 25,570,997,712.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,570,997,712.34/208,220.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,807.59

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