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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,996.87, 94,495.51 and 43,215.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,996.87, 94,495.51 and 43,215.46 is: 64,823.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,996.87 : 94,495.51 = 43,215.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,996.87/94,495.51 = 43,215.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,996.87x = 94,495.51 × 43,215.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,996.87x = 4,083,666,750.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,083,666,750.37/62,996.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,823.33

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