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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,130.82, 288,602.36 and 113,637.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,130.82, 288,602.36 and 113,637.52 is: 156,820.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,130.82 : 288,602.36 = 113,637.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,130.82/288,602.36 = 113,637.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,130.82x = 288,602.36 × 113,637.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,130.82x = 32,796,056,456.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,796,056,456.55/209,130.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,820.77

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