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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,726.16, 94,094.63 and 17,747.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,726.16, 94,094.63 and 17,747.69 is: 26,623.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,726.16 : 94,094.63 = 17,747.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,726.16/94,094.63 = 17,747.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,726.16x = 94,094.63 × 17,747.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,726.16x = 1,669,961,764.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,961,764.69/62,726.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,623.05

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