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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,756.46, 94,114.68 and 20,626.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,756.46, 94,114.68 and 20,626.80 is: 30,933.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,756.46 : 94,114.68 = 20,626.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,756.46/94,114.68 = 20,626.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,756.46x = 94,114.68 × 20,626.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,756.46x = 1,941,284,681.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,941,284,681.42/62,756.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,933.62

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