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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,764.32, 94,072.24 and 27,630.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,764.32, 94,072.24 and 27,630.56 is: 41,413.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,764.32 : 94,072.24 = 27,630.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,764.32/94,072.24 = 27,630.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,764.32x = 94,072.24 × 27,630.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,764.32x = 2,599,268,671.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599,268,671.65/62,764.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,413.16

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