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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,003.67, 288,442.85 and 118,375.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,003.67, 288,442.85 and 118,375.75 is: 163,368.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,003.67 : 288,442.85 = 118,375.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,003.67/288,442.85 = 118,375.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,003.67x = 288,442.85 × 118,375.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,003.67x = 34,144,638,109.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,144,638,109.01/209,003.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,368.61

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