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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,869.65, 94,253.64 and 20,723.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,869.65, 94,253.64 and 20,723.43 is: 31,068.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,869.65 : 94,253.64 = 20,723.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,869.65/94,253.64 = 20,723.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,869.65x = 94,253.64 × 20,723.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,869.65x = 1,953,258,710.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,953,258,710.79/62,869.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,068.39

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