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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,979.66, 94,469.31 and 23,001.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,979.66, 94,469.31 and 23,001.66 is: 34,502.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,979.66 : 94,469.31 = 23,001.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,979.66/94,469.31 = 23,001.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,979.66x = 94,469.31 × 23,001.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,979.66x = 2,172,950,949.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,172,950,949.05/62,979.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,502.42

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