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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,825.20, 313,237.80 and 120,351.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,825.20, 313,237.80 and 120,351.60 is: 180,527.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,825.20 : 313,237.80 = 120,351.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,825.20/313,237.80 = 120,351.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,825.20x = 313,237.80 × 120,351.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,825.20x = 37,698,670,410.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,698,670,410.48/208,825.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,527.40

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