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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,442.93, 312,682.85 and 58,684.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,442.93, 312,682.85 and 58,684.52 is: 88,031.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,442.93 : 312,682.85 = 58,684.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,442.93/312,682.85 = 58,684.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,442.93x = 312,682.85 × 58,684.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,442.93x = 18,349,641,107.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,349,641,107.65/208,442.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,031.97

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