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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,759.14, 94,138.73 and 39,401.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,759.14, 94,138.73 and 39,401.98 is: 59,102.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,759.14 : 94,138.73 = 39,401.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,759.14/94,138.73 = 39,401.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,759.14x = 94,138.73 × 39,401.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,759.14x = 3,709,252,356.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,709,252,356.69/62,759.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,102.98

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