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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,947.66, 94,386.97 and 24,958.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,947.66, 94,386.97 and 24,958.44 is: 37,423.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,947.66 : 94,386.97 = 24,958.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,947.66/94,386.97 = 24,958.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,947.66x = 94,386.97 × 24,958.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,947.66x = 2,355,751,402.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,355,751,402.73/62,947.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,423.97

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