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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,276.42, 312,349.99 and 75,139.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,276.42, 312,349.99 and 75,139.33 is: 112,685.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,276.42 : 312,349.99 = 75,139.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,276.42/312,349.99 = 75,139.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,276.42x = 312,349.99 × 75,139.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,276.42x = 23,469,768,598.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,469,768,598.41/208,276.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,685.67

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