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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,282.70, 312,360.10 and 88,337.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,282.70, 312,360.10 and 88,337.49 is: 132,479.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,282.70 : 312,360.10 = 88,337.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,282.70/312,360.10 = 88,337.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,282.70x = 312,360.10 × 88,337.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,282.70x = 27,593,105,817.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,593,105,817.95/208,282.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,479.10

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