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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,267.46, 311,991.11 and 132,131.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,267.46, 311,991.11 and 132,131.15 is: 197,936.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,267.46 : 311,991.11 = 132,131.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,267.46/311,991.11 = 132,131.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,267.46x = 311,991.11 × 132,131.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,267.46x = 41,223,741,933.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,223,741,933.47/208,267.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,936.55

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