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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,919.60, 94,395.72 and 23,477

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,919.60, 94,395.72 and 23,477 is: 35,221.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,919.60 : 94,395.72 = 23,477 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,919.60/94,395.72 = 23,477/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,919.60x = 94,395.72 × 23,477
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,919.60x = 2,216,128,318.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,216,128,318.44/62,919.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,221.59

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