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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,775.99, 94,139.89 and 26,729.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,775.99, 94,139.89 and 26,729.59 is: 40,084.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,775.99 : 94,139.89 = 26,729.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,775.99/94,139.89 = 26,729.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,775.99x = 94,139.89 × 26,729.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,775.99x = 2,516,320,528.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,516,320,528.70/62,775.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,084.12

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