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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,892.72, 94,295.34 and 23,439.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,892.72, 94,295.34 and 23,439.24 is: 35,142.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,892.72 : 94,295.34 = 23,439.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,892.72/94,295.34 = 23,439.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,892.72x = 94,295.34 × 23,439.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,892.72x = 2,210,211,105.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,210,211,105.14/62,892.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,142.56

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