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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,567.08, 312,872.58 and 68,336.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,567.08, 312,872.58 and 68,336.64 is: 102,512.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,567.08 : 312,872.58 = 68,336.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,567.08/312,872.58 = 68,336.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,567.08x = 312,872.58 × 68,336.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,567.08x = 21,380,660,865.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,380,660,865.33/208,567.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,512.16

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