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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217,994.16, 326,997.36 and 60,222.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217,994.16, 326,997.36 and 60,222.60 is: 90,335.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217,994.16 : 326,997.36 = 60,222.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217,994.16/326,997.36 = 60,222.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217,994.16x = 326,997.36 × 60,222.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217,994.16x = 19,692,631,212.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,692,631,212.34/217,994.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,335.59

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