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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,332.24, 312,448.80 and 89,938.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,332.24, 312,448.80 and 89,938.80 is: 134,886.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,332.24 : 312,448.80 = 89,938.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,332.24/312,448.80 = 89,938.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,332.24x = 312,448.80 × 89,938.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,332.24x = 28,101,270,133.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,101,270,133.44/208,332.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,886.80

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