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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,974.71, 314,897.43 and 60,174.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,974.71, 314,897.43 and 60,174.84 is: 90,243.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,974.71 : 314,897.43 = 60,174.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,974.71/314,897.43 = 60,174.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,974.71x = 314,897.43 × 60,174.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,974.71x = 18,948,902,466.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,948,902,466.66/209,974.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,243.74

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