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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,845.33, 288,204.78 and 113,349.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,845.33, 288,204.78 and 113,349.97 is: 156,422.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,845.33 : 288,204.78 = 113,349.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,845.33/288,204.78 = 113,349.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,845.33x = 288,204.78 × 113,349.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,845.33x = 32,668,003,166.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,668,003,166.86/208,845.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,422.00

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