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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,268.13, 85,930.02 and 39,912.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,268.13, 85,930.02 and 39,912.13 is: 55,078.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,268.13 : 85,930.02 = 39,912.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,268.13/85,930.02 = 39,912.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,268.13x = 85,930.02 × 39,912.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,268.13x = 3,429,650,129.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,429,650,129.14/62,268.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,078.74

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