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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,755.52, 94,135.80 and 16,008.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,755.52, 94,135.80 and 16,008.80 is: 24,013.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,755.52 : 94,135.80 = 16,008.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,755.52/94,135.80 = 16,008.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,755.52x = 94,135.80 × 16,008.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,755.52x = 1,507,001,195.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,507,001,195.04/62,755.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,013.84

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