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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,958, 94,437 and 19,182

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,958, 94,437 and 19,182 is: 28,773

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,958 : 94,437 = 19,182 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,958/94,437 = 19,182/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,958x = 94,437 × 19,182
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,958x = 1,811,490,534
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,811,490,534/62,958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,773

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