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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,244.40, 312,293.70 and 108,371.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,244.40, 312,293.70 and 108,371.40 is: 162,519.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,244.40 : 312,293.70 = 108,371.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,244.40/312,293.70 = 108,371.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,244.40x = 312,293.70 × 108,371.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,244.40x = 33,843,705,480.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,843,705,480.18/208,244.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,519.16

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