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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,744.52, 94,163.27 and 34,688.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,744.52, 94,163.27 and 34,688.73 is: 52,058.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,744.52 : 94,163.27 = 34,688.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,744.52/94,163.27 = 34,688.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,744.52x = 94,163.27 × 34,688.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,744.52x = 3,266,404,428.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,266,404,428.62/62,744.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,058.80

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