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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,863.41, 94,274.96 and 20,734.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,863.41, 94,274.96 and 20,734.04 is: 31,094.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,863.41 : 94,274.96 = 20,734.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,863.41/94,274.96 = 20,734.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,863.41x = 94,274.96 × 20,734.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,863.41x = 1,954,700,216.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,954,700,216.59/62,863.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,094.40

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