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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,271.12, 312,424.90 and 58,512.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,271.12, 312,424.90 and 58,512.65 is: 87,774.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,271.12 : 312,424.90 = 58,512.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,271.12/312,424.90 = 58,512.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,271.12x = 312,424.90 × 58,512.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,271.12x = 18,280,807,116.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,280,807,116.58/208,271.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,774.09

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