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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,312.80, 312,485.39 and 68,085.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,312.80, 312,485.39 and 68,085.60 is: 102,133.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,312.80 : 312,485.39 = 68,085.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,312.80/312,485.39 = 68,085.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,312.80x = 312,485.39 × 68,085.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,312.80x = 21,275,755,269.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,275,755,269.38/208,312.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,133.69

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