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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,393.96, 360,611.46 and 62,900.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,393.96, 360,611.46 and 62,900.82 is: 94,356.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,393.96 : 360,611.46 = 62,900.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,393.96/360,611.46 = 62,900.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,393.96x = 360,611.46 × 62,900.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,393.96x = 22,682,756,535.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,682,756,535.40/240,393.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,356.60

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