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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,964.60, 314,946.90 and 131,232.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,964.60, 314,946.90 and 131,232.60 is: 196,848.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,964.60 : 314,946.90 = 131,232.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,964.60/314,946.90 = 131,232.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,964.60x = 314,946.90 × 131,232.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,964.60x = 41,331,300,548.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,331,300,548.94/209,964.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,848.90

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