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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,481.62, 314,271.63 and 69,240.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,481.62, 314,271.63 and 69,240.23 is: 103,876.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,481.62 : 314,271.63 = 69,240.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,481.62/314,271.63 = 69,240.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,481.62x = 314,271.63 × 69,240.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,481.62x = 21,760,239,943.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,760,239,943.67/209,481.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,876.61

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