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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,009.30, 92,997.54 and 26,940.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,009.30, 92,997.54 and 26,940.75 is: 40,404.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,009.30 : 92,997.54 = 26,940.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,009.30/92,997.54 = 26,940.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,009.30x = 92,997.54 × 26,940.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,009.30x = 2,505,423,475.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,505,423,475.76/62,009.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,404.00

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