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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,630.99, 63,947.10 and 34,724.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,630.99, 63,947.10 and 34,724.39 is: 52,087.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,630.99 : 63,947.10 = 34,724.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,630.99/63,947.10 = 34,724.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,630.99x = 63,947.10 × 34,724.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,630.99x = 2,220,523,720.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,220,523,720.03/42,630.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,087.08

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