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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,246.92, 312,370.38 and 50,475.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,246.92, 312,370.38 and 50,475.38 is: 75,713.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,246.92 : 312,370.38 = 50,475.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,246.92/312,370.38 = 50,475.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,246.92x = 312,370.38 × 50,475.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,246.92x = 15,767,012,069.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,767,012,069.39/208,246.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,713.06

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