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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,425.56, 313,952.40 and 76,281

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,425.56, 313,952.40 and 76,281 is: 114,353.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,425.56 : 313,952.40 = 76,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,425.56/313,952.40 = 76,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,425.56x = 313,952.40 × 76,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,425.56x = 23,948,603,024.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,948,603,024.40/209,425.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,353.77

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