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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,524.80, 312,787.20 and 96,204.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,524.80, 312,787.20 and 96,204.80 is: 144,307.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,524.80 : 312,787.20 = 96,204.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,524.80/312,787.20 = 96,204.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,524.80x = 312,787.20 × 96,204.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,524.80x = 30,091,630,018.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,091,630,018.56/208,524.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,307.20

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