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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,784, 314,729.28 and 62,040

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,784, 314,729.28 and 62,040 is: 93,075.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,784 : 314,729.28 = 62,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,784/314,729.28 = 62,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,784x = 314,729.28 × 62,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,784x = 19,525,804,531.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,525,804,531.20/209,784
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,075.76

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