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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,753.58, 319,131.39 and 62,996.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,753.58, 319,131.39 and 62,996.69 is: 94,495.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,753.58 : 319,131.39 = 62,996.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,753.58/319,131.39 = 62,996.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,753.58x = 319,131.39 × 62,996.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,753.58x = 20,104,222,279.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,104,222,279.17/212,753.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,495.34

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