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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,924.20, 313,256.70 and 120,133.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,924.20, 313,256.70 and 120,133.80 is: 180,126.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,924.20 : 313,256.70 = 120,133.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,924.20/313,256.70 = 120,133.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,924.20x = 313,256.70 × 120,133.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,924.20x = 37,632,717,746.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,632,717,746.46/208,924.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,126.18

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