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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,662.44, 94,014.72 and 23,222.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,662.44, 94,014.72 and 23,222.73 is: 34,841.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,662.44 : 94,014.72 = 23,222.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,662.44/94,014.72 = 23,222.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,662.44x = 94,014.72 × 23,222.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,662.44x = 2,183,278,458.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,183,278,458.59/62,662.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,841.90

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