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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,791.98, 94,224.69 and 23,377.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,791.98, 94,224.69 and 23,377.02 is: 35,079.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,791.98 : 94,224.69 = 23,377.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,791.98/94,224.69 = 23,377.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,791.98x = 94,224.69 × 23,377.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,791.98x = 2,202,692,462.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,202,692,462.62/62,791.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,079.20

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