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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,886.96, 313,319.40 and 128,940.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,886.96, 313,319.40 and 128,940.08 is: 193,403.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,886.96 : 313,319.40 = 128,940.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,886.96/313,319.40 = 128,940.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,886.96x = 313,319.40 × 128,940.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,886.96x = 40,399,428,501.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,399,428,501.55/208,886.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,403.31

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