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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,895.41, 94,323.90 and 17,920.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,895.41, 94,323.90 and 17,920.43 is: 26,875.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,895.41 : 94,323.90 = 17,920.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,895.41/94,323.90 = 17,920.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,895.41x = 94,323.90 × 17,920.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,895.41x = 1,690,324,847.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,690,324,847.28/62,895.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,875.17

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