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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,737.24, 94,080.84 and 27,652

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,737.24, 94,080.84 and 27,652 is: 41,466.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,737.24 : 94,080.84 = 27,652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,737.24/94,080.84 = 27,652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,737.24x = 94,080.84 × 27,652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,737.24x = 2,601,523,387.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,601,523,387.68/62,737.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,466.97

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