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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,748, 94,141.44 and 25,812

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,748, 94,141.44 and 25,812 is: 38,726.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,748 : 94,141.44 = 25,812 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,748/94,141.44 = 25,812/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,748x = 94,141.44 × 25,812
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,748x = 2,429,978,849.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,429,978,849.28/62,748
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,726.00

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