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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,823.68, 94,247.19 and 20,706.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,823.68, 94,247.19 and 20,706.71 is: 31,063.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,823.68 : 94,247.19 = 20,706.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,823.68/94,247.19 = 20,706.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,823.68x = 94,247.19 × 20,706.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,823.68x = 1,951,549,497.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,951,549,497.38/62,823.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,063.92

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