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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,404, 314,206.80 and 104,232.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,404, 314,206.80 and 104,232.16 is: 156,398.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,404 : 314,206.80 = 104,232.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,404/314,206.80 = 104,232.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,404x = 314,206.80 × 104,232.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,404x = 32,750,453,450.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,750,453,450.69/209,404
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,398.41

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