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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,272.44, 312,198.27 and 82,001.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,272.44, 312,198.27 and 82,001.29 is: 122,919.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,272.44 : 312,198.27 = 82,001.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,272.44/312,198.27 = 82,001.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,272.44x = 312,198.27 × 82,001.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,272.44x = 25,600,659,314.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,600,659,314.78/208,272.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,919.09

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