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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,799.98, 94,236.69 and 23,385.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,799.98, 94,236.69 and 23,385.02 is: 35,091.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,799.98 : 94,236.69 = 23,385.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,799.98/94,236.69 = 23,385.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,799.98x = 94,236.69 × 23,385.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,799.98x = 2,203,726,880.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,203,726,880.38/62,799.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,091.20

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