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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,994.98, 94,492.38 and 21,441.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,994.98, 94,492.38 and 21,441.98 is: 32,162.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,994.98 : 94,492.38 = 21,441.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,994.98/94,492.38 = 21,441.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,994.98x = 94,492.38 × 21,441.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,994.98x = 2,026,103,722.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,026,103,722.11/62,994.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,162.94

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