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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,429.43, 311,775.44 and 208,183.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,429.43, 311,775.44 and 208,183.87 is: 309,921.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,429.43 : 311,775.44 = 208,183.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,429.43/311,775.44 = 208,183.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,429.43x = 311,775.44 × 208,183.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,429.43x = 64,906,617,670.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,906,617,670.15/209,429.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,921.19

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