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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,719.52, 359,579.96 and 62,228.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,719.52, 359,579.96 and 62,228.07 is: 93,342.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,719.52 : 359,579.96 = 62,228.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,719.52/359,579.96 = 62,228.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,719.52x = 359,579.96 × 62,228.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,719.52x = 22,375,966,921.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,375,966,921.48/239,719.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,342.28

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