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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,006.25, 92,954.79 and 24,592.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,006.25, 92,954.79 and 24,592.59 is: 36,867.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,006.25 : 92,954.79 = 24,592.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,006.25/92,954.79 = 24,592.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,006.25x = 92,954.79 × 24,592.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,006.25x = 2,285,998,635.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,285,998,635.71/62,006.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,867.23

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