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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,069.92, 318,038.28 and 62,272.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,069.92, 318,038.28 and 62,272.84 is: 93,389.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,069.92 : 318,038.28 = 62,272.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,069.92/318,038.28 = 62,272.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,069.92x = 318,038.28 × 62,272.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,069.92x = 19,805,146,924.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,805,146,924.32/212,069.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,389.70

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