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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,989.20, 313,483.80 and 126,045.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,989.20, 313,483.80 and 126,045.20 is: 189,067.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,989.20 : 313,483.80 = 126,045.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,989.20/313,483.80 = 126,045.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,989.20x = 313,483.80 × 126,045.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,989.20x = 39,513,128,267.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,513,128,267.76/208,989.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,067.80

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