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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,207.80, 313,636.02 and 145,841.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,207.80, 313,636.02 and 145,841.68 is: 218,640.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,207.80 : 313,636.02 = 145,841.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,207.80/313,636.02 = 145,841.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,207.80x = 313,636.02 × 145,841.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,207.80x = 45,741,204,065.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,741,204,065.31/209,207.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,640.05

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