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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,977.96, 94,006.18 and 55,504.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,977.96, 94,006.18 and 55,504.83 is: 82,851.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,977.96 : 94,006.18 = 55,504.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,977.96/94,006.18 = 55,504.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,977.96x = 94,006.18 × 55,504.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,977.96x = 5,217,797,039.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,217,797,039.85/62,977.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,851.16

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