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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,966.84, 94,555.52 and 39,329.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,966.84, 94,555.52 and 39,329.40 is: 59,059.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,966.84 : 94,555.52 = 39,329.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,966.84/94,555.52 = 39,329.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,966.84x = 94,555.52 × 39,329.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,966.84x = 3,718,811,868.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,718,811,868.29/62,966.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,059.85

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