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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,858.82, 94,347.47 and 22,916.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,858.82, 94,347.47 and 22,916.42 is: 34,396.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,858.82 : 94,347.47 = 22,916.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,858.82/94,347.47 = 22,916.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,858.82x = 94,347.47 × 22,916.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,858.82x = 2,162,106,369.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,162,106,369.74/62,858.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,396.23

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