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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,987.88, 94,481.72 and 43,206.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,987.88, 94,481.72 and 43,206.52 is: 64,809.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,987.88 : 94,481.72 = 43,206.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,987.88/94,481.72 = 43,206.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,987.88x = 94,481.72 × 43,206.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,987.88x = 4,082,226,324.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,082,226,324.81/62,987.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,809.71

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