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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,350.42, 312,547.59 and 68,108.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,350.42, 312,547.59 and 68,108.82 is: 102,170.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,350.42 : 312,547.59 = 68,108.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,350.42/312,547.59 = 68,108.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,350.42x = 312,547.59 × 68,108.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,350.42x = 21,287,247,548.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,287,247,548.74/208,350.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,170.41

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