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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,195.28, 288,695.93 and 118,548.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,195.28, 288,695.93 and 118,548.90 is: 163,601.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,195.28 : 288,695.93 = 118,548.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,195.28/288,695.93 = 118,548.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,195.28x = 288,695.93 × 118,548.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,195.28x = 34,224,584,343.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,224,584,343.23/209,195.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,601.13

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