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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,681.76, 289,355.52 and 120,252

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,681.76, 289,355.52 and 120,252 is: 165,944.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,681.76 : 289,355.52 = 120,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,681.76/289,355.52 = 120,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,681.76x = 289,355.52 × 120,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,681.76x = 34,795,579,991.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,795,579,991.04/209,681.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,944.72

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