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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,263.61, 85,942.19 and 43,406.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,263.61, 85,942.19 and 43,406.81 is: 59,914.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,263.61 : 85,942.19 = 43,406.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,263.61/85,942.19 = 43,406.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,263.61x = 85,942.19 × 43,406.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,263.61x = 3,730,476,095.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,730,476,095.28/62,263.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,914.23

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