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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,106.58, 92,682.73 and 55,463.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,106.58, 92,682.73 and 55,463.38 is: 82,768.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,106.58 : 92,682.73 = 55,463.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,106.58/92,682.73 = 55,463.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,106.58x = 92,682.73 × 55,463.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,106.58x = 5,140,497,473.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,140,497,473.43/62,106.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,768.97

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