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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,872.42, 94,250.04 and 43,160.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,872.42, 94,250.04 and 43,160.26 is: 64,700.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,872.42 : 94,250.04 = 43,160.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,872.42/94,250.04 = 43,160.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,872.42x = 94,250.04 × 43,160.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,872.42x = 4,067,856,231.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,067,856,231.41/62,872.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,700.17

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