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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,663.92, 94,042.62 and 25,224.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,663.92, 94,042.62 and 25,224.34 is: 37,855.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,663.92 : 94,042.62 = 25,224.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,663.92/94,042.62 = 25,224.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,663.92x = 94,042.62 × 25,224.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,663.92x = 2,372,163,021.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,372,163,021.37/62,663.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,855.32

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