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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,843.83, 314,858.79 and 109,980.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,843.83, 314,858.79 and 109,980.31 is: 165,019.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,843.83 : 314,858.79 = 109,980.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,843.83/314,858.79 = 109,980.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,843.83x = 314,858.79 × 109,980.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,843.83x = 34,628,267,330.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,628,267,330.42/209,843.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,019.23

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