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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,635.84, 318,995.67 and 60,834.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,635.84, 318,995.67 and 60,834.35 is: 91,263.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,635.84 : 318,995.67 = 60,834.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,635.84/318,995.67 = 60,834.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,635.84x = 318,995.67 × 60,834.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,635.84x = 19,405,893,062.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,405,893,062.72/212,635.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,263.51

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