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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,630.41, 287,910.12 and 113,137.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,630.41, 287,910.12 and 113,137.08 is: 156,129.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,630.41 : 287,910.12 = 113,137.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,630.41/287,910.12 = 113,137.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,630.41x = 287,910.12 × 113,137.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,630.41x = 32,573,310,279.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,573,310,279.25/208,630.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,129.25

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