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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,462.28, 318,744.90 and 62,699.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,462.28, 318,744.90 and 62,699.26 is: 94,064.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,462.28 : 318,744.90 = 62,699.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,462.28/318,744.90 = 62,699.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,462.28x = 318,744.90 × 62,699.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,462.28x = 19,985,068,561.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,985,068,561.91/212,462.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,064.08

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