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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,876.07, 288,248.73 and 113,382.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,876.07, 288,248.73 and 113,382.76 is: 156,468.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,876.07 : 288,248.73 = 113,382.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,876.07/288,248.73 = 113,382.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,876.07x = 288,248.73 × 113,382.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,876.07x = 32,682,436,779.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,682,436,779.25/208,876.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,468.08

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