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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,713.92, 94,037.76 and 27,636.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,713.92, 94,037.76 and 27,636.96 is: 41,440.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,713.92 : 94,037.76 = 27,636.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,713.92/94,037.76 = 27,636.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,713.92x = 94,037.76 × 27,636.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,713.92x = 2,598,917,811.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,598,917,811.61/62,713.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,440.84

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