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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,298.85, 312,448.73 and 75,273.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,298.85, 312,448.73 and 75,273.05 is: 112,909.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,298.85 : 312,448.73 = 75,273.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,298.85/312,448.73 = 75,273.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,298.85x = 312,448.73 × 75,273.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,298.85x = 23,518,969,280.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,518,969,280.48/208,298.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,909.74

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