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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,001.90, 92,952.77 and 21,998.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,001.90, 92,952.77 and 21,998.84 is: 32,980.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,001.90 : 92,952.77 = 21,998.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,001.90/92,952.77 = 21,998.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,001.90x = 92,952.77 × 21,998.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,001.90x = 2,044,852,540.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044,852,540.03/62,001.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,980.48

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