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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,297.81, 93,351.03 and 42,281.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,297.81, 93,351.03 and 42,281.29 is: 63,357.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,297.81 : 93,351.03 = 42,281.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,297.81/93,351.03 = 42,281.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,297.81x = 93,351.03 × 42,281.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,297.81x = 3,947,002,167.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,947,002,167.19/62,297.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,357.00

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