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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,874.42, 94,253.04 and 43,162.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,874.42, 94,253.04 and 43,162.26 is: 64,703.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,874.42 : 94,253.04 = 43,162.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,874.42/94,253.04 = 43,162.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,874.42x = 94,253.04 × 43,162.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,874.42x = 4,068,174,218.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,068,174,218.27/62,874.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,703.17

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