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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,545.80, 312,818.70 and 141,623.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,545.80, 312,818.70 and 141,623.60 is: 212,435.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,545.80 : 312,818.70 = 141,623.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,545.80/312,818.70 = 141,623.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,545.80x = 312,818.70 × 141,623.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,545.80x = 44,302,510,441.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,302,510,441.32/208,545.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,435.40

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