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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,241.40, 312,285.30 and 68,004.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,241.40, 312,285.30 and 68,004.60 is: 101,981.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,241.40 : 312,285.30 = 68,004.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,241.40/312,285.30 = 68,004.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,241.40x = 312,285.30 × 68,004.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,241.40x = 21,236,836,912.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,236,836,912.38/208,241.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,981.82

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