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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,855.96, 94,259.28 and 23,391.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,855.96, 94,259.28 and 23,391.48 is: 35,078.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,855.96 : 94,259.28 = 23,391.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,855.96/94,259.28 = 23,391.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,855.96x = 94,259.28 × 23,391.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,855.96x = 2,204,864,062.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,204,864,062.93/62,855.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,078.04

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