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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,819.52, 94,246.28 and 21,266.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,819.52, 94,246.28 and 21,266.52 is: 31,905.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,819.52 : 94,246.28 = 21,266.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,819.52/94,246.28 = 21,266.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,819.52x = 94,246.28 × 21,266.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,819.52x = 2,004,290,398.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,004,290,398.55/62,819.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,905.54

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