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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,801.42, 288,145.96 and 113,308.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,801.42, 288,145.96 and 113,308.11 is: 156,365.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,801.42 : 288,145.96 = 113,308.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,801.42/288,145.96 = 113,308.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,801.42x = 288,145.96 × 113,308.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,801.42x = 32,649,273,565.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,649,273,565.20/208,801.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,365.19

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