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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,665.87, 94,023.42 and 27,580.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,665.87, 94,023.42 and 27,580.93 is: 41,382.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,665.87 : 94,023.42 = 27,580.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,665.87/94,023.42 = 27,580.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,665.87x = 94,023.42 × 27,580.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,665.87x = 2,593,253,365.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,593,253,365.38/62,665.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,382.23

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