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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,991.20, 313,486.80 and 126,047.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,991.20, 313,486.80 and 126,047.20 is: 189,070.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,991.20 : 313,486.80 = 126,047.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,991.20/313,486.80 = 126,047.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,991.20x = 313,486.80 × 126,047.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,991.20x = 39,514,133,376.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,514,133,376.96/208,991.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,070.80

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