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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,870.92, 94,247.79 and 43,158.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,870.92, 94,247.79 and 43,158.76 is: 64,697.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,870.92 : 94,247.79 = 43,158.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,870.92/94,247.79 = 43,158.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,870.92x = 94,247.79 × 43,158.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,870.92x = 4,067,617,749.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,067,617,749.14/62,870.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,697.92

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