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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,980, 314,970 and 62,236

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,980, 314,970 and 62,236 is: 93,354

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,980 : 314,970 = 62,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,980/314,970 = 62,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,980x = 314,970 × 62,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,980x = 19,602,472,920
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,602,472,920/209,980
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,354

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