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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,994.86, 359,987.43 and 62,497.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,994.86, 359,987.43 and 62,497.94 is: 93,745.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,994.86 : 359,987.43 = 62,497.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,994.86/359,987.43 = 62,497.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,994.86x = 359,987.43 × 62,497.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,994.86x = 22,498,472,800.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,498,472,800.89/239,994.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,745.64

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