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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,379.08, 93,617.76 and 29,082

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,379.08, 93,617.76 and 29,082 is: 43,645.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,379.08 : 93,617.76 = 29,082 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,379.08/93,617.76 = 29,082/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,379.08x = 93,617.76 × 29,082
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,379.08x = 2,722,591,696.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,722,591,696.32/62,379.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,645.91

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