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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,622, 312,957.42 and 66,417.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,622, 312,957.42 and 66,417.46 is: 99,633.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,622 : 312,957.42 = 66,417.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,622/312,957.42 = 66,417.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,622x = 312,957.42 × 66,417.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,622x = 20,785,836,924.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,785,836,924.55/208,622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,633.96

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