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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,966.64, 86,746.18 and 43,813.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,966.64, 86,746.18 and 43,813.48 is: 60,359.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,966.64 : 86,746.18 = 43,813.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,966.64/86,746.18 = 43,813.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,966.64x = 86,746.18 × 43,813.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,966.64x = 3,800,651,560.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,800,651,560.84/62,966.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,359.76

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