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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,245.08, 312,496.14 and 81,863.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,245.08, 312,496.14 and 81,863.21 is: 122,845.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,245.08 : 312,496.14 = 81,863.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,245.08/312,496.14 = 81,863.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,245.08x = 312,496.14 × 81,863.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,245.08x = 25,581,937,133.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,581,937,133.01/208,245.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,845.34

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