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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,660.94, 94,012.47 and 23,221.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,660.94, 94,012.47 and 23,221.23 is: 34,839.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,660.94 : 94,012.47 = 23,221.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,660.94/94,012.47 = 23,221.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,660.94x = 94,012.47 × 23,221.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,660.94x = 2,183,085,188.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,183,085,188.74/62,660.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,839.65

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