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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,791.81, 94,173.13 and 23,367.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,791.81, 94,173.13 and 23,367.49 is: 35,045.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,791.81 : 94,173.13 = 23,367.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,791.81/94,173.13 = 23,367.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,791.81x = 94,173.13 × 23,367.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,791.81x = 2,200,589,673.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,200,589,673.54/62,791.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,045.81

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