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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76,027.62, 104,913.86 and 42,034.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76,027.62, 104,913.86 and 42,034.13 is: 58,004.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,027.62 : 104,913.86 = 42,034.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,027.62/104,913.86 = 42,034.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,027.62x = 104,913.86 × 42,034.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,027.62x = 4,409,962,095.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,409,962,095.30/76,027.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,004.74

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