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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,851.35, 94,276.79 and 25,410.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,851.35, 94,276.79 and 25,410.97 is: 38,116.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,851.35 : 94,276.79 = 25,410.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,851.35/94,276.79 = 25,410.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,851.35x = 94,276.79 × 25,410.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,851.35x = 2,395,664,682.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,395,664,682.39/62,851.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,116.36

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