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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,298.34, 312,382.89 and 75,161.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,298.34, 312,382.89 and 75,161.34 is: 112,718.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,298.34 : 312,382.89 = 75,161.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,298.34/312,382.89 = 75,161.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,298.34x = 312,382.89 × 75,161.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,298.34x = 23,479,116,605.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,479,116,605.47/208,298.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,718.69

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