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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,958.44, 94,403.12 and 24,969.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,958.44, 94,403.12 and 24,969.24 is: 37,440.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,958.44 : 94,403.12 = 24,969.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,958.44/94,403.12 = 24,969.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,958.44x = 94,403.12 × 24,969.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,958.44x = 2,357,174,160.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,357,174,160.03/62,958.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,440.16

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