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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,251.65, 312,337.76 and 101,528.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,251.65, 312,337.76 and 101,528.48 is: 152,273.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,251.65 : 312,337.76 = 101,528.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,251.65/312,337.76 = 101,528.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,251.65x = 312,337.76 × 101,528.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,251.65x = 31,711,178,292.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,711,178,292.61/208,251.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,273.36

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