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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,734.92, 94,126.86 and 27,649.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,734.92, 94,126.86 and 27,649.92 is: 41,485.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,734.92 : 94,126.86 = 27,649.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,734.92/94,126.86 = 27,649.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,734.92x = 94,126.86 × 27,649.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,734.92x = 2,602,600,148.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,602,600,148.85/62,734.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,485.67

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