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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,979.39, 94,469.09 and 59,130.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,979.39, 94,469.09 and 59,130.27 is: 88,695.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,979.39 : 94,469.09 = 59,130.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,979.39/94,469.09 = 59,130.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,979.39x = 94,469.09 × 59,130.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,979.39x = 5,585,982,502.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,585,982,502.70/62,979.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,695.41

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