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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,282.07, 287,323.45 and 122,184.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,282.07, 287,323.45 and 122,184.74 is: 168,552.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,282.07 : 287,323.45 = 122,184.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,282.07/287,323.45 = 122,184.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,282.07x = 287,323.45 × 122,184.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,282.07x = 35,106,539,292.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,106,539,292.07/208,282.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,552.87

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