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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,212.52, 313,863.24 and 59,498.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,212.52, 313,863.24 and 59,498.60 is: 89,260.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,212.52 : 313,863.24 = 59,498.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,212.52/313,863.24 = 59,498.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,212.52x = 313,863.24 × 59,498.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,212.52x = 18,674,423,371.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,674,423,371.46/209,212.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,260.54

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