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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,716.62, 319,074.93 and 62,958.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,716.62, 319,074.93 and 62,958.42 is: 94,437.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,716.62 : 319,074.93 = 62,958.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,716.62/319,074.93 = 62,958.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,716.62x = 319,074.93 × 62,958.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,716.62x = 20,088,453,454.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,088,453,454.41/212,716.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,437.63

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