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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,975.44, 94,427.16 and 25,553.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,975.44, 94,427.16 and 25,553.68 is: 38,315.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,975.44 : 94,427.16 = 25,553.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,975.44/94,427.16 = 25,553.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,975.44x = 94,427.16 × 25,553.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,975.44x = 2,412,961,429.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,412,961,429.95/62,975.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,315.91

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