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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,005.72, 85,423.24 and 43,110.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,005.72, 85,423.24 and 43,110.04 is: 59,391.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,005.72 : 85,423.24 = 43,110.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,005.72/85,423.24 = 43,110.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,005.72x = 85,423.24 × 43,110.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,005.72x = 3,682,599,293.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,682,599,293.33/62,005.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,391.28

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