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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,074.44, 288,511.80 and 113,580.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,074.44, 288,511.80 and 113,580.84 is: 156,735.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,074.44 : 288,511.80 = 113,580.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,074.44/288,511.80 = 113,580.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,074.44x = 288,511.80 × 113,580.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,074.44x = 32,769,412,593.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,769,412,593.91/209,074.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,735.62

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