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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63,054.72, 94,591.80 and 21,492

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63,054.72, 94,591.80 and 21,492 is: 32,241.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63,054.72 : 94,591.80 = 21,492 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63,054.72/94,591.80 = 21,492/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63,054.72x = 94,591.80 × 21,492
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63,054.72x = 2,032,966,965.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,032,966,965.60/63,054.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,241.31

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