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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,741.48, 94,115.46 and 27,681.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,741.48, 94,115.46 and 27,681.44 is: 41,523.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,741.48 : 94,115.46 = 27,681.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,741.48/94,115.46 = 27,681.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,741.48x = 94,115.46 × 27,681.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,741.48x = 2,605,251,459.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,605,251,459.06/62,741.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,523.59

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