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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,891.13, 94,380.44 and 40,649.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,891.13, 94,380.44 and 40,649.34 is: 61,002.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,891.13 : 94,380.44 = 40,649.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,891.13/94,380.44 = 40,649.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,891.13x = 94,380.44 × 40,649.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,891.13x = 3,836,502,974.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,836,502,974.24/62,891.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,002.29

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