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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,792.65, 94,181.52 and 20,662.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,792.65, 94,181.52 and 20,662.29 is: 30,990.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,792.65 : 94,181.52 = 20,662.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,792.65/94,181.52 = 20,662.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,792.65x = 94,181.52 × 20,662.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,792.65x = 1,946,005,840.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,946,005,840.14/62,792.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,990.98

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