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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,030.88, 288,466.41 and 118,405.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,030.88, 288,466.41 and 118,405.66 is: 163,401.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,030.88 : 288,466.41 = 118,405.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,030.88/288,466.41 = 118,405.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,030.88x = 288,466.41 × 118,405.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,030.88x = 34,156,055,663.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,156,055,663.88/209,030.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,401.96

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