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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,619.46, 312,847.31 and 73,654.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,619.46, 312,847.31 and 73,654.74 is: 110,453.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,619.46 : 312,847.31 = 73,654.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,619.46/312,847.31 = 73,654.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,619.46x = 312,847.31 × 73,654.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,619.46x = 23,042,687,461.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,042,687,461.89/208,619.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,453.20

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