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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,662.73, 318,994.08 and 62,891.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,662.73, 318,994.08 and 62,891.34 is: 94,337.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,662.73 : 318,994.08 = 62,891.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,662.73/318,994.08 = 62,891.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,662.73x = 318,994.08 × 62,891.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,662.73x = 20,061,965,143.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,061,965,143.27/212,662.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,337.01

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