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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,744.28, 94,091.30 and 27,659

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,744.28, 94,091.30 and 27,659 is: 41,477.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,744.28 : 94,091.30 = 27,659 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,744.28/94,091.30 = 27,659/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,744.28x = 94,091.30 × 27,659
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,744.28x = 2,602,471,266.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,602,471,266.70/62,744.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,477.43

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