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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,962.38, 94,443.47 and 43,180.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,962.38, 94,443.47 and 43,180.97 is: 64,771.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,962.38 : 94,443.47 = 43,180.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,962.38/94,443.47 = 43,180.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,962.38x = 94,443.47 × 43,180.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,962.38x = 4,078,160,118.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,078,160,118.57/62,962.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,771.38

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