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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,807.47, 312,942.96 and 94,872.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,807.47, 312,942.96 and 94,872.06 is: 142,186.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,807.47 : 312,942.96 = 94,872.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,807.47/312,942.96 = 94,872.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,807.47x = 312,942.96 × 94,872.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,807.47x = 29,689,543,277.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,689,543,277.70/208,807.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,186.21

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