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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,371, 312,608.34 and 60,627

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,371, 312,608.34 and 60,627 is: 90,955.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,371 : 312,608.34 = 60,627 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,371/312,608.34 = 60,627/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,371x = 312,608.34 × 60,627
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,371x = 18,952,505,829.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,952,505,829.18/208,371
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,955.58

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