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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,073.21, 313,621.73 and 59,301.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,073.21, 313,621.73 and 59,301.73 is: 88,955.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,073.21 : 313,621.73 = 59,301.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,073.21/313,621.73 = 59,301.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,073.21x = 313,621.73 × 59,301.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,073.21x = 18,598,311,154.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,598,311,154.59/209,073.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,955.97

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