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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,312.73, 312,485.30 and 68,085.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,312.73, 312,485.30 and 68,085.53 is: 102,133.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,312.73 : 312,485.30 = 68,085.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,312.73/312,485.30 = 68,085.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,312.73x = 312,485.30 × 68,085.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,312.73x = 21,275,728,219.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,275,728,219.14/208,312.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,133.59

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