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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,794.44, 94,157.64 and 20,664.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,794.44, 94,157.64 and 20,664.72 is: 30,985.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,794.44 : 94,157.64 = 20,664.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,794.44/94,157.64 = 20,664.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,794.44x = 94,157.64 × 20,664.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,794.44x = 1,945,741,266.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,945,741,266.46/62,794.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,985.88

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