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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,825.82, 94,243.86 and 23,373.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,825.82, 94,243.86 and 23,373.42 is: 35,062.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,825.82 : 94,243.86 = 23,373.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,825.82/94,243.86 = 23,373.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,825.82x = 94,243.86 × 23,373.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,825.82x = 2,202,801,322.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,202,801,322.20/62,825.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,062.04

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