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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,783.62, 94,189.32 and 20,676.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,783.62, 94,189.32 and 20,676.68 is: 31,019.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,783.62 : 94,189.32 = 20,676.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,783.62/94,189.32 = 20,676.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,783.62x = 94,189.32 × 20,676.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,783.62x = 1,947,522,429.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947,522,429.06/62,783.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,019.59

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