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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,846.08, 94,282.08 and 21,292

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,846.08, 94,282.08 and 21,292 is: 31,942.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,846.08 : 94,282.08 = 21,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,846.08/94,282.08 = 21,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,846.08x = 94,282.08 × 21,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,846.08x = 2,007,454,047.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,007,454,047.36/62,846.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,942.39

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