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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,999.98, 94,499.88 and 21,446.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,999.98, 94,499.88 and 21,446.98 is: 32,170.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,999.98 : 94,499.88 = 21,446.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,999.98/94,499.88 = 21,446.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,999.98x = 94,499.88 × 21,446.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,999.98x = 2,026,737,036.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,026,737,036.36/62,999.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,170.44

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