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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,217.20, 313,824.36 and 68,987.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,217.20, 313,824.36 and 68,987.12 is: 103,480.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,217.20 : 313,824.36 = 68,987.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,217.20/313,824.36 = 68,987.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,217.20x = 313,824.36 × 68,987.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,217.20x = 21,649,838,782.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,649,838,782.24/209,217.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,480.21

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