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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,006.72, 85,424.62 and 43,111.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,006.72, 85,424.62 and 43,111.04 is: 59,392.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,006.72 : 85,424.62 = 43,111.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,006.72/85,424.62 = 43,111.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,006.72x = 85,424.62 × 43,111.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,006.72x = 3,682,744,209.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,682,744,209.80/62,006.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,392.66

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