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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,675.64, 94,059.36 and 39,017.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,675.64, 94,059.36 and 39,017.82 is: 58,555.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,675.64 : 94,059.36 = 39,017.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,675.64/94,059.36 = 39,017.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,675.64x = 94,059.36 × 39,017.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,675.64x = 3,669,991,177.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,669,991,177.80/62,675.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,555.30

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