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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,757.36, 94,166.82 and 27,655.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,757.36, 94,166.82 and 27,655.20 is: 41,496.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,757.36 : 94,166.82 = 27,655.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,757.36/94,166.82 = 27,655.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,757.36x = 94,166.82 × 27,655.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,757.36x = 2,604,202,240.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,604,202,240.46/62,757.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,496.36

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