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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,311.80, 313,967.70 and 120,738.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,311.80, 313,967.70 and 120,738.30 is: 181,107.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,311.80 : 313,967.70 = 120,738.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,311.80/313,967.70 = 120,738.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,311.80x = 313,967.70 × 120,738.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,311.80x = 37,907,926,352.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,907,926,352.91/209,311.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,107.45

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