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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,825.64, 94,238.52 and 29,521.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,825.64, 94,238.52 and 29,521.28 is: 44,281.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,825.64 : 94,238.52 = 29,521.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,825.64/94,238.52 = 29,521.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,825.64x = 94,238.52 × 29,521.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,825.64x = 2,782,041,735.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,782,041,735.71/62,825.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,281.95

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