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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,635.68, 94,008.60 and 33,073.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,635.68, 94,008.60 and 33,073.38 is: 49,639.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,635.68 : 94,008.60 = 33,073.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,635.68/94,008.60 = 33,073.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,635.68x = 94,008.60 × 33,073.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,635.68x = 3,109,182,151.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,109,182,151.07/62,635.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,639.15

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