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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,253.43, 313,832.82 and 59,490.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,253.43, 313,832.82 and 59,490.40 is: 89,222.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,253.43 : 313,832.82 = 59,490.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,253.43/313,832.82 = 59,490.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,253.43x = 313,832.82 × 59,490.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,253.43x = 18,670,039,994.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,670,039,994.93/209,253.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,222.15

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