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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,967.87, 315,083.03 and 85,308.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,967.87, 315,083.03 and 85,308.87 is: 128,016.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,967.87 : 315,083.03 = 85,308.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,967.87/315,083.03 = 85,308.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,967.87x = 315,083.03 × 85,308.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,967.87x = 26,879,376,818.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,879,376,818.93/209,967.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,016.62

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