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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,179.68, 313,642.92 and 84,374.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,179.68, 313,642.92 and 84,374.88 is: 126,511.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,179.68 : 313,642.92 = 84,374.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,179.68/313,642.92 = 84,374.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,179.68x = 313,642.92 × 84,374.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,179.68x = 26,463,583,737.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,463,583,737.85/209,179.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,511.25

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