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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,165.14, 85,751.26 and 43,995.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,165.14, 85,751.26 and 43,995.42 is: 60,687.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,165.14 : 85,751.26 = 43,995.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,165.14/85,751.26 = 43,995.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,165.14x = 85,751.26 × 43,995.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,165.14x = 3,772,662,589.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,772,662,589.24/62,165.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,687.75

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