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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,716.95, 94,091.82 and 36,396.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,716.95, 94,091.82 and 36,396.39 is: 54,604.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,716.95 : 94,091.82 = 36,396.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,716.95/94,091.82 = 36,396.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,716.95x = 94,091.82 × 36,396.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,716.95x = 3,424,602,576.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,424,602,576.53/62,716.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,604.10

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