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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,139.15, 85,770.90 and 58,964.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,139.15, 85,770.90 and 58,964.76 is: 81,389.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,139.15 : 85,770.90 = 58,964.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,139.15/85,770.90 = 58,964.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,139.15x = 85,770.90 × 58,964.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,139.15x = 5,057,460,533.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,057,460,533.48/62,139.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,389.28

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