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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,794.37, 94,156.10 and 20,663.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,794.37, 94,156.10 and 20,663.09 is: 30,982.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,794.37 : 94,156.10 = 20,663.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,794.37/94,156.10 = 20,663.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,794.37x = 94,156.10 × 20,663.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,794.37x = 1,945,555,865.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,945,555,865.03/62,794.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,982.97

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