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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,171.20, 315,256.80 and 62,427.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,171.20, 315,256.80 and 62,427.20 is: 93,640.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,171.20 : 315,256.80 = 62,427.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,171.20/315,256.80 = 62,427.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,171.20x = 315,256.80 × 62,427.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,171.20x = 19,680,599,304.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,680,599,304.96/210,171.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,640.80

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