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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,545.90, 312,964.65 and 133,847.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,545.90, 312,964.65 and 133,847.70 is: 200,865.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,545.90 : 312,964.65 = 133,847.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,545.90/312,964.65 = 133,847.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,545.90x = 312,964.65 × 133,847.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,545.90x = 41,889,598,583.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,889,598,583.81/208,545.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,865.13

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