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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,709.28, 94,076.04 and 18,336.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,709.28, 94,076.04 and 18,336.24 is: 27,507.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,709.28 : 94,076.04 = 18,336.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,709.28/94,076.04 = 18,336.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,709.28x = 94,076.04 × 18,336.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,709.28x = 1,725,000,847.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,725,000,847.69/62,709.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,507.90

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