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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,962.34, 94,465.98 and 29,687.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,962.34, 94,465.98 and 29,687.13 is: 44,541.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,962.34 : 94,465.98 = 29,687.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,962.34/94,465.98 = 29,687.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,962.34x = 94,465.98 × 29,687.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,962.34x = 2,804,423,828.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,804,423,828.84/62,962.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,541.29

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