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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,474.58, 86,228.76 and 43,120.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,474.58, 86,228.76 and 43,120.67 is: 59,516.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,474.58 : 86,228.76 = 43,120.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,474.58/86,228.76 = 43,120.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,474.58x = 86,228.76 × 43,120.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,474.58x = 3,718,241,473.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,718,241,473.33/62,474.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,516.07

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