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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,767.80, 94,151.70 and 21,214.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,767.80, 94,151.70 and 21,214.20 is: 31,821.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,767.80 : 94,151.70 = 21,214.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,767.80/94,151.70 = 21,214.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,767.80x = 94,151.70 × 21,214.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,767.80x = 1,997,352,994.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,997,352,994.14/62,767.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,821.30

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