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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,965.08, 94,344.98 and 36,691.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,965.08, 94,344.98 and 36,691.96 is: 54,978.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,965.08 : 94,344.98 = 36,691.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,965.08/94,344.98 = 36,691.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,965.08x = 94,344.98 × 36,691.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,965.08x = 3,461,702,232.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,461,702,232.36/62,965.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,978.13

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