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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,982.59, 94,472.31 and 25,532.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,982.59, 94,472.31 and 25,532.65 is: 38,298.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,982.59 : 94,472.31 = 25,532.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,982.59/94,472.31 = 25,532.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,982.59x = 94,472.31 × 25,532.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,982.59x = 2,412,128,425.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,412,128,425.92/62,982.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,298.34

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