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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,411.20, 312,616.80 and 200,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,411.20, 312,616.80 and 200,246.40 is: 300,369.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,411.20 : 312,616.80 = 200,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,411.20/312,616.80 = 200,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,411.20x = 312,616.80 × 200,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,411.20x = 62,600,388,779.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,600,388,779.52/208,411.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,369.60

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