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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,302.70, 93,358.33 and 42,286.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,302.70, 93,358.33 and 42,286.16 is: 63,364.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,302.70 : 93,358.33 = 42,286.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,302.70/93,358.33 = 42,286.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,302.70x = 93,358.33 × 42,286.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,302.70x = 3,947,764,707.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,947,764,707.21/62,302.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,364.27

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