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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,409.31, 312,640.46 and 66,203.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,409.31, 312,640.46 and 66,203.84 is: 99,314.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,409.31 : 312,640.46 = 66,203.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,409.31/312,640.46 = 66,203.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,409.31x = 312,640.46 × 66,203.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,409.31x = 20,697,997,097.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,697,997,097.14/208,409.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,314.17

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