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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,225.19, 93,281.72 and 42,241.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,225.19, 93,281.72 and 42,241.47 is: 63,324.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,225.19 : 93,281.72 = 42,241.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,225.19/93,281.72 = 42,241.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,225.19x = 93,281.72 × 42,241.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,225.19x = 3,940,356,765.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,940,356,765.72/62,225.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,324.14

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