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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,614.08, 93,934.08 and 21,060

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,614.08, 93,934.08 and 21,060 is: 31,594.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,614.08 : 93,934.08 = 21,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,614.08/93,934.08 = 21,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,614.08x = 93,934.08 × 21,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,614.08x = 1,978,251,724.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,978,251,724.80/62,614.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,594.36

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