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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,273.64, 312,414.30 and 75,163.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,273.64, 312,414.30 and 75,163.88 is: 112,747.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,273.64 : 312,414.30 = 75,163.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,273.64/312,414.30 = 75,163.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,273.64x = 312,414.30 × 75,163.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,273.64x = 23,482,270,955.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,482,270,955.48/208,273.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,747.21

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