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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,674.27, 94,040.10 and 27,146.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,674.27, 94,040.10 and 27,146.45 is: 40,732.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,674.27 : 94,040.10 = 27,146.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,674.27/94,040.10 = 27,146.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,674.27x = 94,040.10 × 27,146.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,674.27x = 2,552,855,107.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,552,855,107.75/62,674.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,732.11

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