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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,779.83, 314,678.39 and 109,884.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,779.83, 314,678.39 and 109,884.15 is: 164,830.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,779.83 : 314,678.39 = 109,884.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,779.83/314,678.39 = 109,884.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,779.83x = 314,678.39 × 109,884.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,779.83x = 34,578,166,859.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,578,166,859.10/209,779.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,830.75

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