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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,675.69, 93,966.78 and 37,709.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,675.69, 93,966.78 and 37,709.89 is: 56,536.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,675.69 : 93,966.78 = 37,709.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,675.69/93,966.78 = 37,709.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,675.69x = 93,966.78 × 37,709.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,675.69x = 3,543,476,937.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,543,476,937.45/62,675.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,536.70

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