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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,687.08, 318,920.25 and 62,907.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,687.08, 318,920.25 and 62,907.68 is: 94,328.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,687.08 : 318,920.25 = 62,907.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,687.08/318,920.25 = 62,907.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,687.08x = 318,920.25 × 62,907.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,687.08x = 20,062,533,032.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,062,533,032.52/212,687.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,328.88

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