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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,669.39, 94,042.37 and 27,140.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,669.39, 94,042.37 and 27,140.22 is: 40,726.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,669.39 : 94,042.37 = 27,140.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,669.39/94,042.37 = 27,140.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,669.39x = 94,042.37 × 27,140.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,669.39x = 2,552,330,475.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,552,330,475.42/62,669.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,726.91

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