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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,289.57, 287,333.80 and 122,192.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,289.57, 287,333.80 and 122,192.24 is: 168,563.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,289.57 : 287,333.80 = 122,192.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,289.57/287,333.80 = 122,192.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,289.57x = 287,333.80 × 122,192.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,289.57x = 35,109,958,907.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,109,958,907.56/208,289.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,563.22

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