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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,997.20, 313,495.80 and 68,737.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,997.20, 313,495.80 and 68,737.60 is: 103,106.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,997.20 : 313,495.80 = 68,737.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,997.20/313,495.80 = 68,737.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,997.20x = 313,495.80 × 68,737.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,997.20x = 21,548,948,902.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,548,948,902.08/208,997.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,106.40

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