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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,695.65, 94,126.95 and 36,419.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,695.65, 94,126.95 and 36,419.25 is: 54,677.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,695.65 : 94,126.95 = 36,419.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,695.65/94,126.95 = 36,419.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,695.65x = 94,126.95 × 36,419.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,695.65x = 3,428,032,923.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,428,032,923.79/62,695.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,677.36

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