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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,254.94, 288,798.39 and 118,625.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,254.94, 288,798.39 and 118,625.66 is: 163,718.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,254.94 : 288,798.39 = 118,625.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,254.94/288,798.39 = 118,625.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,254.94x = 288,798.39 × 118,625.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,254.94x = 34,258,899,620.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,258,899,620.69/209,254.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,718.47

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