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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,974.60, 314,961.90 and 104,998.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,974.60, 314,961.90 and 104,998.60 is: 157,497.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,974.60 : 314,961.90 = 104,998.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,974.60/314,961.90 = 104,998.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,974.60x = 314,961.90 × 104,998.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,974.60x = 33,070,558,553.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,070,558,553.34/209,974.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,497.90

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