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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,954.70, 94,345.65 and 51,290.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,954.70, 94,345.65 and 51,290.70 is: 76,865.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,954.70 : 94,345.65 = 51,290.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,954.70/94,345.65 = 51,290.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,954.70x = 94,345.65 × 51,290.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,954.70x = 4,839,054,430.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,839,054,430.46/62,954.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,865.66

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