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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,984.48, 317,978.52 and 62,227.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,984.48, 317,978.52 and 62,227.24 is: 93,341.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,984.48 : 317,978.52 = 62,227.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,984.48/317,978.52 = 62,227.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,984.48x = 317,978.52 × 62,227.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,984.48x = 19,786,925,678.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,786,925,678.88/211,984.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,341.39

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