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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,769.79, 94,157.92 and 16,023.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,769.79, 94,157.92 and 16,023.07 is: 24,035.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,769.79 : 94,157.92 = 16,023.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,769.79/94,157.92 = 16,023.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,769.79x = 94,157.92 × 16,023.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,769.79x = 1,508,698,472.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,508,698,472.42/62,769.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,035.43

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