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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,914.59, 94,388.22 and 23,472

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,914.59, 94,388.22 and 23,472 is: 35,214.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,914.59 : 94,388.22 = 23,472 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,914.59/94,388.22 = 23,472/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,914.59x = 94,388.22 × 23,472
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,914.59x = 2,215,480,299.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,215,480,299.84/62,914.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,214.09

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