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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,275.34, 312,348.44 and 75,138.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,275.34, 312,348.44 and 75,138.30 is: 112,684.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,275.34 : 312,348.44 = 75,138.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,275.34/312,348.44 = 75,138.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,275.34x = 312,348.44 × 75,138.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,275.34x = 23,469,330,789.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,469,330,789.25/208,275.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,684.16

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