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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,795.66, 94,186.02 and 20,665.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,795.66, 94,186.02 and 20,665.29 is: 30,995.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,795.66 : 94,186.02 = 20,665.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,795.66/94,186.02 = 20,665.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,795.66x = 94,186.02 × 20,665.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,795.66x = 1,946,381,417.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,946,381,417.25/62,795.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,995.48

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