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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,870.42, 94,247.04 and 43,158.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,870.42, 94,247.04 and 43,158.26 is: 64,697.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,870.42 : 94,247.04 = 43,158.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,870.42/94,247.04 = 43,158.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,870.42x = 94,247.04 × 43,158.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,870.42x = 4,067,538,256.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,067,538,256.55/62,870.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,697.17

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