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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,967.34, 94,483.77 and 27,898.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,967.34, 94,483.77 and 27,898.75 is: 41,862.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,967.34 : 94,483.77 = 27,898.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,967.34/94,483.77 = 27,898.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,967.34x = 94,483.77 × 27,898.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,967.34x = 2,635,979,078.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,635,979,078.29/62,967.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,862.64

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