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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,821.40, 94,086.30 and 42,992.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,821.40, 94,086.30 and 42,992.60 is: 64,389.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,821.40 : 94,086.30 = 42,992.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,821.40/94,086.30 = 42,992.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,821.40x = 94,086.30 × 42,992.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,821.40x = 4,045,014,661.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,045,014,661.38/62,821.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,389.12

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