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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,339.04, 287,492.95 and 122,301.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,339.04, 287,492.95 and 122,301.51 is: 168,767.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,339.04 : 287,492.95 = 122,301.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,339.04/287,492.95 = 122,301.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,339.04x = 287,492.95 × 122,301.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,339.04x = 35,160,821,903.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,160,821,903.33/208,339.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,767.32

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