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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,987.20, 314,980.80 and 126,006.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,987.20, 314,980.80 and 126,006.40 is: 189,009.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,987.20 : 314,980.80 = 126,006.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,987.20/314,980.80 = 126,006.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,987.20x = 314,980.80 × 126,006.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,987.20x = 39,689,596,677.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,689,596,677.12/209,987.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,009.60

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