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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,827.46, 94,239.89 and 20,710.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,827.46, 94,239.89 and 20,710.06 is: 31,064.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,827.46 : 94,239.89 = 20,710.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,827.46/94,239.89 = 20,710.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,827.46x = 94,239.89 × 20,710.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,827.46x = 1,951,714,044.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,951,714,044.91/62,827.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,064.66

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