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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,907.20, 314,860.80 and 76,791.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,907.20, 314,860.80 and 76,791.80 is: 115,187.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,907.20 : 314,860.80 = 76,791.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,907.20/314,860.80 = 76,791.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,907.20x = 314,860.80 × 76,791.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,907.20x = 24,178,727,581.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,178,727,581.44/209,907.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,187.70

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