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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,929.08, 315,015.57 and 88,340.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,929.08, 315,015.57 and 88,340.67 is: 132,562.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,929.08 : 315,015.57 = 88,340.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,929.08/315,015.57 = 88,340.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,929.08x = 315,015.57 × 88,340.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,929.08x = 27,828,686,514.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,828,686,514.23/209,929.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,562.32

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