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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,743.28, 94,089.80 and 27,658

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,743.28, 94,089.80 and 27,658 is: 41,475.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,743.28 : 94,089.80 = 27,658 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,743.28/94,089.80 = 27,658/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,743.28x = 94,089.80 × 27,658
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,743.28x = 2,602,335,688.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,602,335,688.40/62,743.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,475.93

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