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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,975.80, 94,473.96 and 18,607.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,975.80, 94,473.96 and 18,607.04 is: 27,913.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,975.80 : 94,473.96 = 18,607.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,975.80/94,473.96 = 18,607.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,975.80x = 94,473.96 × 18,607.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,975.80x = 1,757,880,752.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,757,880,752.68/62,975.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,913.59

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