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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,278.12, 313,740.22 and 90,859.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,278.12, 313,740.22 and 90,859.88 is: 136,212.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,278.12 : 313,740.22 = 90,859.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,278.12/313,740.22 = 90,859.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,278.12x = 313,740.22 × 90,859.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,278.12x = 28,506,398,740.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,506,398,740.37/209,278.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,212.99

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