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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,255.08, 312,382.63 and 50,483.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,255.08, 312,382.63 and 50,483.54 is: 75,725.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,255.08 : 312,382.63 = 50,483.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,255.08/312,382.63 = 50,483.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,255.08x = 312,382.63 × 50,483.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,255.08x = 15,770,180,996.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,770,180,996.91/208,255.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,725.31

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