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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,062.42, 360,093.90 and 62,569.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,062.42, 360,093.90 and 62,569.28 is: 93,853.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,062.42 : 360,093.90 = 62,569.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,062.42/360,093.90 = 62,569.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,062.42x = 360,093.90 × 62,569.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,062.42x = 22,530,814,254.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,530,814,254.92/240,062.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,853.98

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