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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,085.03, 313,452.45 and 145,719.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,085.03, 313,452.45 and 145,719.27 is: 218,456.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,085.03 : 313,452.45 = 145,719.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,085.03/313,452.45 = 145,719.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,085.03x = 313,452.45 × 145,719.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,085.03x = 45,676,062,193.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,676,062,193.71/209,085.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,456.87

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