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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,714.43, 331,074.68 and 62,942.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,714.43, 331,074.68 and 62,942.90 is: 94,415.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,714.43 : 331,074.68 = 62,942.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,714.43/331,074.68 = 62,942.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,714.43x = 331,074.68 × 62,942.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,714.43x = 20,838,798,505.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,838,798,505.68/220,714.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,415.21

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