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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,791.73, 94,224.32 and 23,376.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,791.73, 94,224.32 and 23,376.77 is: 35,078.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,791.73 : 94,224.32 = 23,376.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,791.73/94,224.32 = 23,376.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,791.73x = 94,224.32 × 23,376.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,791.73x = 2,202,660,140.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,202,660,140.16/62,791.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,078.83

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