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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,339, 312,561.42 and 60,595

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,339, 312,561.42 and 60,595 is: 90,907.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,339 : 312,561.42 = 60,595 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,339/312,561.42 = 60,595/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,339x = 312,561.42 × 60,595
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,339x = 18,939,659,244.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,939,659,244.90/208,339
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,907.89

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