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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,873.42, 94,251.54 and 43,161.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,873.42, 94,251.54 and 43,161.26 is: 64,701.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,873.42 : 94,251.54 = 43,161.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,873.42/94,251.54 = 43,161.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,873.42x = 94,251.54 × 43,161.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,873.42x = 4,068,015,223.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,068,015,223.34/62,873.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,701.67

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