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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,006.99, 320,934.76 and 62,172.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,006.99, 320,934.76 and 62,172.48 is: 93,236.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,006.99 : 320,934.76 = 62,172.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,006.99/320,934.76 = 62,172.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,006.99x = 320,934.76 × 62,172.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,006.99x = 19,953,308,588.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,953,308,588.47/214,006.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,236.72

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