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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,267.08, 287,408.16 and 112,773.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,267.08, 287,408.16 and 112,773.48 is: 155,627.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,267.08 : 287,408.16 = 112,773.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,267.08/287,408.16 = 112,773.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,267.08x = 287,408.16 × 112,773.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,267.08x = 32,412,018,383.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,412,018,383.60/208,267.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,627.18

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