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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,976, 94,479.36 and 19,200

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,976, 94,479.36 and 19,200 is: 28,804.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,976 : 94,479.36 = 19,200 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,976/94,479.36 = 19,200/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,976x = 94,479.36 × 19,200
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,976x = 1,814,003,712
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,814,003,712/62,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,804.68

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