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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,465.91, 93,729.65 and 29,188.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,465.91, 93,729.65 and 29,188.28 is: 43,796.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,465.91 : 93,729.65 = 29,188.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,465.91/93,729.65 = 29,188.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,465.91x = 93,729.65 × 29,188.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,465.91x = 2,735,806,653.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,735,806,653.91/62,465.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,796.79

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